Starting July 1, 2024, covered employers (which is pretty much everyone!) must have a Workplace Violence Prevention Program. Employers must record information in a violent incident log for every workplace violence incident. Workplace violence is any act of violence or threat of violence that occu...
Workplace violence can be committed by employees, clients, customers, visitors, animals, or anyone else who enters the workplace. It can occur in any industry or occupation and may have serious physical and emotional consequences for employees. California’s WVPP is designed to ...
California employers have long been required to provide a healthful and safe environment for their employees — not just related to workplace injuries and illnesses, but also in reducing the risk of workplace violence. Overall, employers haven’t had any specific requirements around workpla...
Employment laws in California can be a moving target. If you’re an employer in the Golden State, here’s a recap of key regulatory updates you should know, plus practical actions you can take to get ahead of compliance. Workplace Violence Prevention Who –Most California employers What –...
On May 31, 2023, the California Senate passed Senate Bill (SB) No. 553 by a vote of 29–8. The legislation would establish new workplace violence prevention standards in California.
Senate Bill 1340: Governor Signs Bills Mandating Greater Administrative Collaboration on the Enforcement of Workplace Discrimination Laws Senate Bill 1105: California Passes Expanded Use of Paid Sick Leave for Agricultural Employees Assembly Bill 3234: New Requirements for Employers Conducting Social Complianc...
workplace violenceIn response to startling statistics in the increasing number of workplace violence (WPV) incidents against health care workers, California employers across the continuum of care are preparing their organizations to comply with California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CAL/...
are related to these developments. As always, it is your obligation as the employer to ensure your compliance with applicable laws and regulations.. Please contact our team at(888) 356-4937orinfo@pprclaw.comwith any questions reg...
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(October 25, 2023) In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman review several new laws that will affect California employers in 2024: SB 616 (Gonzalez; D-Long Beach), expansion of paid sick leave; ...