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Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order Creating a “Rebuttable Presumption” on COVID-19 Related Workers’ Compensation Claims

Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order Creating a “Rebuttable Presumption” on COVID-19 Related Workers’ Compensation Claims

by Emily Mills | May 6, 2020 | Politics and Industry News

SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom signed an Executive Order establishing a new rebuttable presumption for employees who contract COVID-19 to be eligible for workers’ compensation (WC) benefits. The rebuttable presumption applies to all workers who...
Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order Creating a “Rebuttable Presumption” on COVID-19 Related Workers’ Compensation Claims

Department of Labor Urges Masks, Distance For COVID-19 Construction Safety

by Emily Mills | Apr 23, 2020 | Politics and Industry News

Earlier this week LAW360 released the following article:”Wearing masks and staying six feet apart in work trailers can help keep construction workers safe during the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Department of Labor said.The Occupational Safety and Health...
Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order Creating a “Rebuttable Presumption” on COVID-19 Related Workers’ Compensation Claims

Cal/OSHA Responds to CA Construction Industry Questions on Recording and Reporting of COVID-19 Illnesses at the Workplace

by Emily Mills | Apr 8, 2020 | Politics and Industry News

SACRAMENTO — The question for construction industry employers of “how” and “when” to report and record a COVID-19 related illness is important to answer. Cal/OSHA affirmed to CAL SMACNA today they will be posting guidance to employers on how report and record...
Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order Creating a “Rebuttable Presumption” on COVID-19 Related Workers’ Compensation Claims

Federal Paycheck Protection Program: 1) Gets New Guidance from SBA & Treasury; and 2) Congress Promises Delivery of More Funds

by Emily Mills | Apr 7, 2020 | Politics and Industry News

SACRAMENTO — The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of Treasury, provided guidance today to employers on the implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Borrowers and lenders may rely on the guidance provided in...
Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order Creating a “Rebuttable Presumption” on COVID-19 Related Workers’ Compensation Claims

Governor Newsom Unveils New Resources to Aid Small Businesses

by Emily Mills | Apr 2, 2020 | Politics and Industry News

SACRAMENTO — Today, Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a series of new resources to aid small businesses in California amid the COVID-19 pandemic.What you need to know:1.Through the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) the state is going to...
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