Labor/Employment,
Health Care & Hospital Law
Mar. 11, 2020
CAL/OSHA issues Interim Guidelines for Protecting Workers From Exposure to Coronavirus
Cal/OSHA’s regulations require protection for workers exposed to airborne infectious diseases such as the 2019 novel coronavirus. Cal/OSHA covers virtually all employees in the state, including those employed by state and local government. There are some limited exceptions to Cal/OSHA jurisdiction, such as federal employees and offshore maritime workers.
Jonathan S. Vick
Partner
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
Email: jvick@aalrr.com
Jonathan started his legal career with the U.S. Department of Labor representing Fed/OSHA and has experience in private practice advising employers on health and safety matters including investigations and citations issued by Fed/OSHA and Cal/OSHA as well as representing clients in 'serious & willful' matters before the Workers Compensation Appeals Board.
Cal/OSHA's regulations require protection for workers exposed to airborne infectious diseases such as the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), first identified in Wuhan City, China in December 2019. Cal/OSHA covers virtually all employees in the state, including those employed by state and local government. There are some limited exceptions to Cal/OSHA jurisdiction, such as federal employees and offshore maritime workers.
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