Authority Webinar Addresses New Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Regulations

The California JPIA will be hosting a webinar on Wednesday, December 16, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. regarding new Cal/OSHA emergency regulations. California’s Office of Administrative Law recently approved these regulations, which are now in effect and require employers to protect workers from hazards related to COVID-19.

During the webinar, Senior Risk Managers Maria Galvan and Tim Karcz; Workers’ Compensation Program Manager, Jeff Rush; and Christopher Milligan, partner with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP will cover the following:

  • A summary of the emergency regulations,
  • Implementation of a COVID-19 prevention program and compliance,
  • Heightened standards for outbreaks and major outbreaks, and
  • Legal aspects of the regulations related to employee earnings, seniority, and other rights and benefits.

There will also be an opportunity to submit questions to the presenters.

Members wishing to view the webinar should contact Ryan Thomas for a link to the event.

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