Be Prepared for SB 1159 and COVID-19 Workers Comp Action-Over Claims; AND Reminder: COVID-19 Reporting of Infected Employees Due by Thursday, October 29, 2020

by Emily Mills | Oct 27, 2020 | Politics and Industry News

On September 17, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 1159.  That legislation codifies the COVID-19 presumption created by Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-62-20.  The new law provides two new rebuttable presumptions that an employee’s COVID-19...

Clearing the Air: Indoor Air Quality in Schools

by Emily Mills | Oct 5, 2020 | Politics and Industry News

Snips Magazine released the following article regarding the indoor air quality of schools in California. They highlight the new white paper published by the National Energy Management Institute (NEMI) and the University of California – Davis. View the article...

Governor Newsom Signs Assembly Bill 841 Creating the School Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program: Providing Upwards of $600M for Public School Ventilation Work

by Emily Mills | Oct 1, 2020 | Politics and Industry News

SACRAMENTO — CAL SMACNA is pleased to announce Governor Newsom has signed Assembly Bill (AB) 841 authored by Assemblymember Phil Ting creating the School Reopening Ventilation and Energy Efficiency Verification and Repair Program (SRVEERP). This is a long...

Cal/OSHA For Construction Industry COVID-19 Compliance in the Workplace

by Emily Mills | Sep 16, 2020 | Politics and Industry News

Workplace safety and health regulations in California require employers to take steps to protect workers exposed to infectious diseases like the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), which is widespread in the community. Cal/OSHA has posted guidance to help employers comply...

Commissioner Lara Issues Order Resulting in Workers’ Compensation Premium Savings for California Businesses Affected by COVID-19

by Emily Mills | Jun 19, 2020 | Politics and Industry News

Commissioner’s action mandates workers’ compensation carriers reflect reduced risk of loss in premiums due to “stay-at-home” ordersEarlier this week Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued an Order adopting emergency workers’ compensation regulations in response to...

California Public Health Officials Release Guidance Requiring Californians to Wear Face Coverings in Most Settings Outside the Home

by Emily Mills | Jun 18, 2020 | Politics and Industry News

SACRAMENTO — The California Department of Public Health today released updated guidance that requires Californians to wear a face covering in high-risk settings. A growing body of scientific research has shown that people with no or few symptoms of COVID-19 can...