COVID-19: Time To Update Your Injury & Illness Prevention Program
The new normal requires organizations to change the way they conduct their operations, and your organization should incorporate these changes in your Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (“IIPP”). California Labor Code requires every employer to have a written program identifying workplace hazards and train employees on how to deal with them. The Labor Code also […]
Workers’ Compensation Claims under “Stay at Home” Orders
California’s “Stay at Home” orders have forced many organizations to move from offices to working from home within a short period of time. This drastic change can potentially impact your organization’s workers’ compensation coverage. An employee may still have a workers’ compensation claim even if they are working from home. This begs the questions of how an […]
How To Manage Risks as You Reopen Your Organization
As your organization prepares to reopen, it is crucial to implement a plan to mitigate potential risks of exposing your employees, volunteers, and clients to COVID-19. It is not only necessary for the health and safety of your employees but also to protect your organization against Coronavirus claims. When a claim arises, investigators, lawyers, and […]
New Orders for a New Normal: COVID-19 as a Workplace Injury
As California enters the next phase of reopening businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic, employers may be concerned about what it could mean for workplace safety of its employees. What if an employee contracts COVID-19 after returning to the workplace? During this unprecedented time, California has changed the burden requirements specifically for COVID-19 workers’ compensation claims. […]
Remote Workforce: Cyber Security Checklist
COVID-19 Cyber Threats California’s “Stay at Home” order transformed the workplace from working in office spaces to working from home. In light of this “new normal”, it is imperative to revisit and revise your cyber risk management policies. Below are tips your organization should consider implementing to mitigate exposures to data breach, limit exposure of […]
