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It's time for California employers to post their 2024 annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses via Form 300A in a visible and easily accessible area at each worksite. Employers must complete and post this form from February 1 - April 30 each year, even if no incidents occur.

Ever since Cal/OSHA’s Standard Board adopted a new Indoor Heat Illness Prevention regulation (8 C.C.R. section 3396) on June 20, California employers have been eagerly waiting for more guidance, as well as an effective date. Both of these concerns are now addressed.

On June 20, 2024, Cal/OSHA’s Standard Board adopted a new regulation (8 C.C.R. section 3396), creating a mandatory heat illness prevention standard for indoor places of employment that exceed 82 degrees Fahrenheit.

The beginning of the year is a time for employers in California to focus on updates. Changes in legislation mean potential updates to handbooks and new posters are the norm for the New Year. Another important deadline at the beginning of the year has to do with work-related injuries for the previous year.

As the COVID-19 hospitalizations decline and vaccinations increase, more employers are requiring employees to return to the office. A frequent question on our HR Advisor Hotline is whether an employer can fire an employee if they refuse to come back to work?   

Every year from February 1st thru April 30th, most employers* are required to post Cal/OSHA Form 300A in a conspicuous place where you normally post employee posters.

The Department of Industrial Relations' (DIR) Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board unanimously adopted emergency temporary standards to protect workers from hazards related to COVID-19. The emergency standards will be in effect immediately if approved by the Office of Administrative Law in the next 10 calendar days.

CEA's HR Advisor team answers the top questions we've been getting from our members as California companies prepare to bring back their workforce.