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California: Changing Definition of “Serious Injury” Expands Employer Responsibilities

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January 1, 2020

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AB 1805 revises the definition of a “serious” injury under the California Labor Code, resulting in expanded reporting responsibilities for employers.  Currently, employers are required to report to Cal/OSHA any serious injury or death in the workplace as soon as possible, but no later than eight hours after the employer became aware of the death or injury.  The timing requirements remain the same, but the revised definition of “serious” injury means employers will potentially need to report more injuries.

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California: Emergency Wildfire Smoke Regulation Now in Effect for Outdoor Workers

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July 29, 2019

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California wildfire season is in full swing. Wildfires strongly impact local air quality, especially during the dry season.  Employers must follow Cal/OSHA’s emergency wildfire smoke regulations, which require employers to pay attention to the air quality index (AQI) and react appropriately.

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November Updates

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This Short List addresses the following topics:
  1. Fourth Circuit: Back Pay Damages are Mandatory Under the ADEA
  2. California: Federal Department of Transportation Rules Preempts California Meal and Rest Period Requirements
  3. California: Announces Minimum Wage Rates for Certain Overtime Exemptions
  4. California: Cal/OSHA Revised Exposure for Citations and Issued Emergency Reporting Requirements
  5. California: PAGA May Not Apply to Construction Industry Employees Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements
  6. New Jersey: Updates to Statewide Paid Sick Leave
  7. New York: Human Trafficking Informational Cards Required in Hotels
  8. New York: State Attorney General Releases FAQ on Non-Compete Agreements
  9. New York: Sexual Harassment Training Deadline Extended
  10. New York, NY: Revised FAQ for Paid Sick Leave Rules
  11. Pennsylvania: Illegal Sex Discrimination Interpreted to Include LGBT+ Components

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October Updates

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This Short List addresses the following topics:
  1. U.S Federal Contractor Updates
  2. Alabama: City of Birmingham Approves Nondiscrimination Ordinance
  3. California: Cal/OSHA Says Federal OSHA Reporting Requirements do not Apply to CA Employers
  4. Illinois: Amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act Codify Religious Garb Protections
  5. Kentucky: Supreme Court Permits Wage and Hour Class Actions
  6. New York: 24-Hour Non-Residential Home Care Attendants Must be Paid for Sleep and Meal Periods
  7. Texas: New Leave Protection for Foster Parents and Preference for Veterans in Employment
  8. Wisconsin: Court of Appeals Upholds “Right to Work” Law

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