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1. Jen Hamelin Appointed to CHSWC
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PRISM's very own Jen Hamelin has received an official appointment from California Governor Gavin Newsom to the Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation (CHSWC)!

Tags: California, Workers' Compensation, government, Legislation, health
2. Updated: California Limits Cannabis Drug Testing (AB 2188 and SB 700)
Home     About PRISM     Blog     Updated: California Limits Cannabis Drug Testing (AB 2188 and SB 700)

Kristin Morales breaks down AB 2188, a bill amending the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to prohibit an employer from discriminating against a current employee or applicant for the use of cannabis off the job and away from work.

Tags: dot, Drug testing, Risk Control, Legislation, Marijuana
3. Workplace Violence Prevention & SB 553 Requirements (Plan. Log. Train.)
Home     About PRISM     Blog     Workplace Violence Prevention & SB 553 Requirements (Plan. Log. Train.)

SB 553 Occupational safety: workplace violence: restraining orders and workplace violence prevention plan (SB 553) was signed into law on September 30. This piece of legislation addresses two workplace violence prevention components for employers; restraining orders and workplace violence prevention; this blog will focus on the latter.

Tags: training, human resources, workplace violence, Legislation
4. COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Extension (AB 152)
Home     About PRISM     Blog     COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Extension (AB 152)

AB 152, signed into law on September 30, 2022, makes two significant changes to the Labor Code.

Tags: Legislation, coronavirus, COVID-19
5. SB2 and Peace Officer Eligibility
Home     About PRISM     Blog     SB2 and Peace Officer Eligibility

SB2 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 30, 2021 and includes major changes to peace officer hiring and eligibility, and eliminates certain immunity provisions for public entities employing peace officers. The legislation is widely viewed as the State of California’s single biggest police reform bill.

Tags: Peace Officers, Legislation, Law Enforcement
6. 2021 California Legislative Year in Review
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Another legislative year has come and gone with the legislature introducing 2,421 individual pieces of legislation.  Read on for a summary of these bills and their anticipated impact to PRISM members.

Tags: cal/osha, Law Enforcement, liability, Workers' Compensation, California, Legislation
7. COVID-19: Employer Reporting Obligations Legislative Update
Home     About PRISM     Blog     COVID-19: Employer Reporting Obligations Legislative Update
Tags: Legislation, coronavirus, COVID-19
8. COVID-19: Legislation, Reporting Requirements, WC Coverage & Claims Handling Update
Home     About PRISM     Blog     COVID-19: Legislation, Reporting Requirements, WC Coverage & Claims Handling Update

Many legislative changes due to COVID-19 have occurred recently regarding Workers' Compensation coverage, claims, and claims handling. PRISM staff has complied this latest update of information on the changes.

Tags: Workers' Compensation, Legislation, coronavirus, COVID-19
9. Breaking News on COVID-19 and Workers' Compensation Laws in California
Home     About PRISM     Blog     Breaking News on COVID-19 and Workers' Compensation Laws in California

Governor’s Executive Order of May 5, 2020: COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation Rebuttable Presumption

During Governor Newsom’s press conference yesterday, he announced that he has signed an Executive Order N-62-20 that provides workers’ compensation (WC) coverage for workers that contract COVID-19 as a result of their employment.

Tags: Legislation, Workers' Compensation, coronavirus, COVID-19
10. The 2020 Legislative Session--Hijacked by COVID-19
Home     About PRISM     Blog     The 2020 Legislative Session--Hijacked by COVID-19

COVID-19 will likely have a dramatic impact on the 2020 legislative process. In this Legal Eye blog, the effects of this  scenario on the California Legislature is discussed. 

Tags: coronavirus, Legislation, COVID-19

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