2024

Cal/OSHA regulation (Section 3396) requires an employer to document, either in a separate plan or as part of their injury and illness prevention plan, steps taken to prevent indoor heat illness. See Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Guidance and Resources for more information. For sample language to add to an injury and illness prevention plan, see Infection Control and Cal/OSHA FAQ.

The following cities and counties are affected: Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Fremont, LA City/LA County, Malibu, Milpitas, Pasadena, San Francisco and Santa Monica.

See Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Ordinances by City/County available on cda.org for details.

Senate Bill 553 requires employers, with limited exceptions, to establish, implement and maintain an effective workplace violence prevention plan with specified information.

Beginning Jan 1, employers must provide 5 days or 40 hours of paid sick leave annually. Employers should, update their policies, inform payroll providers of changes, provide employees with a new copy of the Notice to Employees required under California’s Wage Theft Protection Act and post the updated paid sick leave poster available on the Labor Commissioner’s website.