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New Guidelines for Reopening Businesses
April 16, 2021
Question: My employees have all been working remotely since March 2020. I am now planning to reopen my office to the public. What COVID-19 protocols do I need to follow? Answer: As Monterey County continues to move into the less restrictive tiers, many businesses are making plans to have employees return to work in their offices. Keeping up with the…
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On March 19, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 95 enacting a modified version of California’s COVID-19…
Pandemic Fatigue
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Question: After a year of COVID-19 pandemic related restrictions, my employees are experiencing fatigue about the…
New California Pay Data Reporting Requirement
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Question: I was told my business might have to report the pay data of my employees soon. Is this a new requirement?…
On-Duty Meal Periods Approved For Sole Workers
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Q: Am I required to provide meal and rest periods when there is only one employee on duty? A: Yes, California employers…
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Question: An employee told me that he tested positive for COVID-19. Is he automatically entitled to workers’…
COVID-19 Pandemic Layoffs
January 22, 2021
Question: The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted my business and I have to make hard decisions about staffing.…
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace
January 14, 2021
Question: Can I require my employees to get the new COVID-19 vaccination when it becomes available? Answer: The Equal…
New Cal/OSHA Regulations Require Employers to Adopt and Implement a COVID-19 Prevention Program
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Question: My business has an Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (“IIPP”) to comply with the Cal/OSHA workplace safety…