Recently released statistics revealed that over 250 workers in the hospitality industry were killed on the job in the most recent reporting year, demonstrating once again that employers need to take safety seriously....more
With California once again expecting extreme heat conditions this summer, state officials are ramping up efforts to protect agricultural workers by punishing employers who don’t comply with heat standards. The state is...more
6/25/2024
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Cal-OSHA ,
California ,
Farm Workers ,
Health and Safety ,
Heat Exposure ,
Occupational Exposure ,
State Labor Laws ,
Workers' Compensation Claim ,
Workplace Injury ,
Workplace Safety
Imagine this: COVID-19 restrictions on indoor dining have lifted, you walk in to your favorite restaurant, and instead of seeing bussers patrolling tables, you see a three-foot tall robot scooting around the floor. No, you...more
California Governor Gavin Newsom just announced a Regional Stay Home Order on December 3 that could soon have a dramatic impact on businesses in the state. Unlike previous orders, the Regional Stay Home Order focuses on...more
12/4/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Furloughs ,
Governor Newsom ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Layoffs ,
Public Health ,
Quarantine ,
Shelter-In-Place ,
Workplace Safety
The restaurant industry has been severely impacted by state shutdown orders. As states start reopening businesses, it is vital to know the applicable rules that apply to your location or locations. Whether you operate a...more
7/1/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Food Service Workers ,
Health and Safety ,
Masks ,
Paid Leave ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Sick Leave ,
State Labor Laws ,
Virus Testing ,
Workplace Safety
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a flowchart-style decision tool to assist employers in the food service industry reopen during the pandemic. The flowchart addresses what steps...more
Following his announcement that the state could gradually begin reopening during the first stages of the plan, Governor Newsom issued updated guidance yesterday that includes allowing certain businesses, such as dine-in...more
5/13/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Governor Newsom ,
Guidance Update ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Public Health ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Social Distancing ,
Virus Testing ,
Workplace Safety
Following his announcement that the state could begin gradually reopening, California Governor Gavin Newsom recently released the first stages of the plan. Notably, the California Department of Public Health and Cal/OSHA...more
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) just provided safety tips and best practices for restaurants and other food and beverage businesses, limited by government orders to curbside...more
Six Bay Area counties and the city of Berkeley officially announced an extension of the regional COVID-19 Shelter-in-Place Orders through May 31, 2020. The new Orders ease operating restrictions, allowing construction...more
5/1/2020
/ Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Health and Safety ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Public Health ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Shelter-In-Place ,
Social Distancing ,
State and Local Government ,
Workplace Safety
San Francisco and San Jose have joined the growing list of local California jurisdictions to adopt COVID-19-specific paid sick leave measures impacting employer and employees who operate in the local areas. In general, these...more
The California Department of Industrial Relations Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH), or Cal/OSHA, just issued guidance for employers on COVID-19 infection prevention for agricultural workers. While the U.S. Food...more
The L.A. City Council just took two steps that will impact many grocery and retail food operations in the city. First, it passed the Grocery, Drug Retail and Food Delivery Worker Protection ordinance, offering workplace...more
Restaurants and hospitality businesses are on the front lines of dealing with the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. What should you consider in the coming days, weeks, and months to deal with the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis?...more
4/6/2020
/ Business Closures ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Benefits ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Food Service Workers ,
Health and Safety ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Operators of Essential Services ,
Paid Leave ,
Public Health ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Sick Leave ,
State Labor Laws