A joint hearing of several legislative committees this week on Cal/OSHA processes provided an opportunity for the California Chamber of Commerce to flag a few employer concerns about the agency. In testimony at the August 27 joint hearing, CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Robert Moutrie reiterated CalChamber support for efforts to keep workers safe. He highlighted […] The post CalChamber Weighs in on Cal/OSHA Processes appeared first on CalChamber Alert.| CalChamber Alert
After the 2024 Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) reform, the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) published frequently asked questions (FAQs), including information on who can... The post New Flow Charts Added in PAGA FAQs Update first appeared on HRWatchdog.| HRWatchdog
A joint hearing of several legislative committees last week on the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) processes provided an opportunity for the... The post CalChamber Weighs in on Cal/OSHA Processes first appeared on HRWatchdog.| HRWatchdog
What is happening with the fall protection standard that Cal/OSHA has been working on since 2019? The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) has adopted revised Construction Safety Orders Section 1635 to address fall protection related to structural steel erection, specifically fall protection around floor openings and leading edges. The Western Steel Council and […] The post Revised Rule on ‘Floor Openings’ Fall Protection Takes Effect Oct. 1 appeared first on CalChambe...| CalChamber Alert
In comments submitted recently to Cal/OSHA, a coalition led by the California Chamber of Commerce continues its ongoing effort to make sure the workplace violence prevention standard will be workable for small businesses and large employers alike.| CalChamber Alert
On May 13, 2025, Cal/OSHA released a new discussion draft of its proposed regulation on Workplace Violence Prevention in General Industry. This latest version updates the July 15, 2024 draft we previously blogged about, and reflects stakeholder input gathered through the advisory committee process. Key Proposed Revisions Confronting Suspected Criminals One of the most significant... Continue Reading|
Seyfarth Synopsis: On May 7, 2025, Cal/OSHA released a draft proposal to revise the outdoor and indoor heat illness prevention regulations (8 CCR Sections| Workplace Safety and Environmental Law Alert Blog
Seyfarth Synopsis: On May 7, 2025, Cal/OSHA released a draft proposal to revise the outdoor and indoor heat illness prevention regulations (8 CCR| California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog
What is the status of changes to the Cal/OSHA regulation for construction in confined spaces?| CalChamber Alert
Seyfarth Synopsis: On June 20, 2024, the first day of summer, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board turned the heat up on employers and unanimously| California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog