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OSHSB Approves Third Re-Adoption of COVID-19 ETS
Posted by John Nichols in COVID-19
April 22, 2022

California OSH Standards Board has approved a third re-adoption of its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for COVID-19 Prevention.

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Face Mask Bullying and Harassment
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in COVID-19, Education
March 14, 2022

As the CDPH mask mandate for wearing a face mask indoors at K-12 Schools comes to an end, district leaders should be mindful of how this may affect their schools.

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Insurance Requirements in Contracts Manual 2022 Version Released
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in Risk Management
February 28, 2022

The Insurance Requirements in Contracts (IRIC) Manual has been updated for 2022 by Alliant's Public Entity Group .

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California Suspends Masking Requirement for Most Workers
Posted by John Nichols in COVID-19, Education
March 01, 2022

Governor Gavin Newsom’s February 28, 2022 Executive Order N-5-22, California suspended its COVID-19 masking requirement for most workers, regardless of vaccination status.

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COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Law (SB 114)
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in COVID-19
February 11, 2022

SB 114, effective February 19, 2022, entitles covered employees to a minimum of 40 hours of COVID-19 related supplemental paid sick leave (SPSL) in 2022.  PRISM discussed SB 114 with Patti Eyres, Managing Partner of Eyres Law Group.

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Nevada County's Safety & Security Plan for Board of Supervisors Meetings
Posted by Gina Engman in EAGLE Awards, Member Spotlight
January 14, 2022

On February 23, 2021, four members of the public attempted to physically disrupt a Nevada County virtual Board of Supervisors meeting. Although the meeting was being broadcasted virtually, there were those who came in person, and the situation became chaotic. It was time for an Event Security Plan.

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Misuse of Technology – Tracking Devices
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in Risk Control
January 25, 2022

An AirTag can be attached to everyday items, including handbags, keys, even cars. While this relatively new product makes finding lost items convenient, people are finding ways to use the technology for nefarious purposes or activities.

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US Supreme Court Blocks OSHA's COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Large Employers; Upholds for Healthcare
Posted by John Nichols in COVID-19
January 14, 2022

The US Supreme Court’s January 13, 2022 ruling rejected Federal OSHA’s COVID-19 emergency temporary standard (ETS) for large employers, including the controversial vaccination and testing mandate for workplaces with 100 or more employees.

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CDPH and Cal/OSHA Update COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines
Posted by John Nichols in COVID-19
January 07, 2022

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) updated its COVID-19 isolation and quarantine guidelines to reflect the most recent scientific data and account for differing levels of vaccination.

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Court Reinstates OSHA's COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
Posted by John Nichols in COVID-19, Risk Control
December 20, 2021

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals’ December 17, 2021 ruling reinstated Federal OSHA’s COVID-19 emergency temporary standard (ETS), including the controversial vaccination and testing mandate.

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