California employers: Cal/OSHA’s Non-Emergency COVID-19 Regulations went into effect on February 3, 2023 and replaced the Emergency Temporary Standards (“ETS”) that were previously in effect.
Importantly, employers must still address COVID-19 as a workplace hazard under their Injury and Illness Prevention Programs, or include their COVID-19 prevention procedures in a separate document.
In addition, there is no longer a requirement to provide “exclusion pay” to employees excluded from the workplace due to COVID-19.
More information on the Non-Emergency COVID-19 regulations, including Frequently Asked Questions and an updated model plan, are available at Cal/OSHA Enforcement Branch: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/Non_Emergency_Regulations
Contact a member of D+G’s Labor and Employment Practice Group to ensure your plans are in compliance and up-to-date!