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...

Governor Newsom Releases Updated Industry Guidance

by Emily Mills | May 12, 2020 | Politics and Industry News

SACRAMENTO — Yesterday, to follow up on the state’s announcement that it will begin modifying the stay at home order on Friday, May 8, Governor Gavin Newsom released updated industry guidance – including for retail, manufacturing and logistics – to begin...

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...

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...

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...

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...