Just in time for the Holidays, Cal-OSHA has given employers the “gift” of updating the Emergency Temporary Standards (“ETS”) that will be effective starting on January 14, 2022.
Cal-OSHA has adopted revisions to the ETS to include the latest recommendations from the California Department of Public Health. The changes to the ETS include the following:
- Changes to the process of investigating and responding to Covid-19 cases in the workplace;
- Updated definition of a compliant face covering;
- Revisions to the testing and exclusion from workplace requirements if a workplace exposure occurs;
- Updated return to work criteria;
- And many other notable changes!
What does this mean for your business? With the uptick in the Covid-19 cases due to the Omicron variant, it is vital to have a proper written plan in place for your business that is clearly set forth to your employees. It’s time to update your Covid-19 Prevention Plans and Protocols once again to ensure alignment with the new guidelines covering Covid-19 in the workplace. To learn more about Cal-OSHA’s updated ETS and how this impacts your business and workforce, contact your local Employment Attorneys at Chauvel & Glatt.
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