COVID-19 in the Workplace — Vaccines on the Horizon

by Andrew Guida | Oct 4, 2021 | Latest Blogs

HRWatchdog  September 28, 2021 COVID-19 continues to dominate discussions around workplace safety in California and across the nation — and big changes for businesses are on the horizon this fall and in early 2022. What Is Coming From Washington D.C.? For those of you...

Background Checks Face Restrictions Based on CA Court Ruling

by Andrew Guida | Sep 27, 2021 | Latest Blogs

September 14, 2021- provided by Victoria Hill For California employers, conducting comprehensive and accurate pre-employment background checks is critical for ensuring that they hire trustworthy, qualified employees. The background check process in California was...

California Guidance for COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Requirements

by Andrew Guida | Sep 21, 2021 | Latest Blogs

By Laura A. Pierson-Scheinberg & Kymiya St. Pierre on September 17, 2021-Jackson Lewis law firm After the announcement of President Biden’s COVID-19 Action Plan, employers across the country, including California started to consider how to implement vaccination...

Coming Soon: U.S. Emergency Rule Establishing a Large Employer Vaccination or Testing Mandate

by Andrew Guida | Sep 14, 2021 | Latest Blogs

Matthew J. Roberts, Esq.  September 10, 2021 HR Watchdog On September 9, 2021, President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. Department of Labor through its Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is working to create an emergency temporary standard (ETS)...

Are You Compliant with CAL/OSHA Wildfire Smoke Regulations?

by Andrew Guida | Aug 31, 2021 | Latest Blogs

The western United States may be in for another difficult wildfire season in 2021. Such events bring wildfire smoke, a potential health hazard particularly for employees who work outdoors. Employers in California are required to comply with specific, prescribed...