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On July 24, 2020, the State of California published a guidance, “COVID- 19 Employer Playbook for a Safe Reopening.” The guidance provided gives employers the tools they need to open safely and mitigate risks associated with COVID-19. The guidance covers the following topics: How to Open Safely Industry-Specific Guidance & Checklists What to do if
New guidance from the Trump administration absolves insurers of the responsibility of paying for COVID-19 tests that are required for workers who are returning to the job. The guidance, released by the departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury, means that employers will likely either have to foot the bill themselves as they
On July 8, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a guidance document on reporting qualifying wages paid to employees under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA) which are part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA requires employers with fewer than
While Fed-OSHA has not issued specific regulations regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) for COVID-19, employers are still required under existing rules to conduct hazard assessments to determine PPE requirements for their worksite. Before employers consider PPEs though, they should follow workplace safety best practices by following the hierarchy of safety controls: Engineering controls Administrative controls
On Line Bindery, Inc. is pleased to announce the expansion of its operating footprint through the acquisition of J’s Trade Bindery in Belmont, Ca. On Line Bindery has grown continuously since its establishment in 1990, through the persistent delivery of quality bindery and finishing services. It has successfully integrated a range of different capabilities to
The amount of paper going into landfills is estimated to have declined significantly over the past 10 years, from about 33 million tons in 2008 to approximately 21.3 million tons in 2018 (the last year for which the American Forest and Paper Association has data). The decline in landfill was partly attributable to a rise
Question: How do I make a telecommuting policy? Answer: Although some employers will be comfortable sending everyone home with their laptop and saying, “go forth and be productive,” most will want to be a little more specific. A good telecommuting policy will generally address productivity standards, hours of work, how and when employees should be
Based on a couple of calls following Governor Newsom’s briefing from our government affairs specialists, there seems to be some confusion as to the current statewide restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19. Based on the increases in COVID-19 cases, Governor Newsom ordered a reversal of the reopening of certain businesses and activities effective Monday,
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) outlines the qualification and procedures for applying for the Work Sharing Program. An employer can apply for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Work Sharing program as a temporary alternative to layoffs if a company’s work activity has been reduced. Under Work Sharing, employees whose hours and wages have been reduced
The Department of Insurance has approved emergency workers’ compensation rules dealing with COVID-19 and California employers. The rules were recommended by the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau to bring fairness for employers’ experience rating during the COVID-19 pandemic amid shelter-at-home orders and for dealing with claims of workers who contract COVID-19 on the job. The
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