Enforce Face Covering at Work

Enforce Face Covering at Work

Enforce Face Covering at Work Our clients are now reporting new instances every day where their employees are testing positive for COVID-19. On June 19th, California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered Californians to wear face coverings in most indoor settings – including...
California Law Requires Face Masks

California Law Requires Face Masks

CalWorkSafety clients are currently reporting new instances every day that their employees are testing positive for COVID-19.  It is now critical to enforce face coverings at work, and to encourage those who have been in contact with someone who tests positive, to get...
Can an employee refuse to return to work?

Can an employee refuse to return to work?

HR California – Cal Chamber Yes. Although you can’t force a furloughed employee to return to work, their refusal to return may disqualify them from receiving unemployment benefits. The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has released general...
OSHA Issues FAQ on Face Coverings

OSHA Issues FAQ on Face Coverings

The new guidance outlines the differences between cloth face coverings, surgical masks and respirators. WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published a series of frequently asked questions and...