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Cal/OSHA’s Civil Penalties Increase in 2024

HRWatchdog

Inflation doesn’t just affect food, housing and energy costs — its effects are far-reaching, as the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health’s (Cal/OSHA) recent increased penalties for certain violations demonstrate. Records of workplace violence incident investigations (five years). Not a member?

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Cal/OSHA Publishes Model Workplace Violence Prevention Plan, Resources

HRWatchdog

Last year, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 553, creating a new general industry workplace violence prevention standard. Employers are also required to conduct workplace violence training and create workplace violence incident logs.

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Back to Business: What is Contact Tracing and How Can Your Company Participate?

Netchex HR Blog

As businesses develop return to work plans , one of the biggest components is anticipating and addressing employees’ return to work concerns , including many lingering health and safety concerns. Utilizing contact tracing in the workplace. What is contact tracing? Key concepts of contact tracing.

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Federal Vaccination Rule Put on Hold

HRWatchdog

As discussed last week, although the DOL’s rule sets a national standard, states with their own Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) plan, like California, have to create their own equivalent (or more stringent) standard within 30 days from the publication of the DOL’s rule. Not a member?

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Cal/OSHA Heat Regulations, Where Things Stand with SB 553

HRWatchdog

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts sits down with CalChamber Policy Advocate Robert Moutrie to discuss the newest developments in California’s indoor heat regulations and proposed legislation, SB 553, dealing with workplace violence rules.

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The 10 small business tools you didn’t know you needed

Homebase

Along with the flexibility to make your own schedule, you’re able to create the life that you want. According to research from the University of California, ​​ entrepreneurs are 50% more likely to suffer from mental health conditions. The advantages of running a small business. As a business owner, you get to make a lot of decisions.

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OSHA Pauses Vaccine Standard Activities Pending Litigation, Creating Uncertainty in California

HRWatchdog

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), which was scheduled to discuss implementing its own emergency temporary standard to conform with OSHA’s as required by the state plan rules today, is now likely to table that discussion due to the uncertainty around this litigation. Not a member?