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Clocking in on Los Angeles County’s New Fair Work Week Ordinance

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Los Angeles County has joined the ranks of other urban governments, including the City of Los Angeles, that have enacted fair workweek ordinances in attempt to provide workers with more predictable schedules and fairer pay....more

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Senate Bill 20: Continuing Developments in the Stone Fabrication Industry

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On December 29, 2023, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board instituted an emergency regulation to address occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica. This regulation addressed additional...more

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Sweating the Details: Cal/OSHA Proposes Changes to Heat Regulations

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On May 7, 2025, Cal/OSHA released a draft proposal to revise the outdoor and indoor heat illness prevention regulations (8 CCR Sections 3395 and 3396), aiming to implement requirements from AB 2243, signed by Governor Newsom...more

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Cal/OSHA Provides Guidance for Managing Post-Fire Cleanup Efforts

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In light of the ongoing and devastating fires in Los Angeles County, Cal/OSHA released new guidance to ensure the safety and health of workers involved in fire damage cleanup. Of note, Cal/OSHA’s standards may apply to some...more

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Important Information on California’s Wildfire Workplace Safety Regulations

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In light of recent wildfires across Southern California, employers should make sure they are familiar with California’s wildfire smoke standard. Sadly, harmful air quality from wildfire smoke can occur anywhere in the state...more

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As Wildfires Rage in Los Angeles, Employers Must Comply with Cal/OSHA’s Wildfire Smoke Rules

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Ongoing wildfires in Southern California trigger Cal/OSHA regulations that require employers to train and protect employees from wildfire smoke. The regulation applies to most outdoor workplaces, requiring employers to...more

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Doing Business in California Guide Updated for 2025

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The allure of doing business in California is undeniable. It is the world’s fifth (and moving towards fourth) largest economy and a market of over 39 million people. For employers, however, California presents unique...more

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 6 "It's All OSHA"

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In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers. On the sixth day of the holidays, my labor and...more

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California Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Compliance: July 1, 2024 Deadline – Are You Ready?

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Effective July 1, 2024, all California employers (with a few exceptions) – regardless of industry – are required to: (1) have a written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (“WVPP”), (2) train employees on the WVPP, workplace...more

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Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Update – Cal/OSHA Released FAQs Ahead Of The July 1st Implementation Deadline

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As promised, Cal/OSHA recently published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) addressing various aspects of the Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (“WVPP”) that most employers must have in place by July 1, 2024.  You can access...more

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The High Price of a Seat at the Fast-Food Council Table: A.B. 257 Brings Rising Labor Costs to the Fast-Food Industry

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On September 5, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law A.B. 257, also known as the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act. Signed on Labor Day, A.B. 257 was sponsored and supported by labor...more

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