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Update Workplace Violence Prevention Plan

Question: I have a workplace violence prevention plan, but I have not updated or reviewed it since I created it in 2024.  Do I need to review my workplace violence prevention plan each year? Answer: Yes, employers in California are required to review their workplace violence prevention plan annually, when a deficiency is observed or becomes apparent, or…

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New Fair Chance Act Regulations

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Mid-Year Check-In

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Question: One of my employees likes to listen to edgy and suggestive music at her desk, saying this makes her more…

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Using Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace

Many employers are starting to use artificial intelligence (AI) systems to help their companies recruit, hire, and…

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Cal/OSHA Revised COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards

Question: Has Cal/OSHA adopted new workplace guidelines now that California has opened? Answer: Yes, on June 17, 2021,…

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