May 11, 2023, marked the end of the federal COVID-19 public health emergency. EEOC issues final COVID-19 workplace guidanceLast month, the U.S. The agency modified its prior guidance on dozens of specific questions, especially questions concerning “long COVID.”The EEOC provided new guidance on two distinct issues. On Feb. 3, 2023, non-emergency COVID-19 regulations of the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board went into effect. Under the current regulations, employers may address COVID-19 workplace hazards in their comprehensive Injury and Illness Prevention Plan, instead of the formerly required standalone plan.

Source: thestar June 06, 2023 01:05 UTC