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Planning for the Plan: Cal/OSHA Publishes Model Workplace Violence Prevention Plan and Fact Sheet

As many employers now know, Senate Bill 553 (“SB 553”) mandates that covered employers implement their written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan(s) and employee training programs by July 1, 2024.  On March 1, 2024, Cal/OSHA released a model Plan which employers may now use to get a head start on preparing their Plan(s). However, in addition to the Model Plan being fairly bare bones with lots of customization required, as is the case with new legislation, some uncertainties still remain.  As noted below, contact one of our attorneys if you need assistance in preparing the final Plan(s) for your company.

Not So Fast: Updated CDC Guidance on COVID-19 Isolation Has Limited Application for Employers

On March 1, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that it is updating its COVID-19 guidance and is no longer recommending that individuals who test positive for COVID-19 isolate for five days. While this is a welcome change for all, it does not eliminate the isolation requirements for California employers.

California Business Divorce Blog: Your LLC Can Run, But It Probably Cannot Hide From California Jurisdiction

In some cases, owners of an LLC provide in their Operating Agreements that any disputes involving the LLC or arising out of the Operating Agreement, including a business divorce, must be litigated in a private arbitration without a jury.  However, where there is no arbitration agreement between the parties to a lawsuit, those disputes must be decided in courts which have personal jurisdiction over the LLC and/or its managers and members.