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California Proposed Heat Safety Rules for Indoor Employees May Be in Trouble

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According to a report from National Public Radio (NPR), a proposed heat safety regulation for indoor workers has run into problems in California’s state capital. Only two other U.S. states currently have any type of indoor heat safety rules in place for workers. In this blog post, our Fresno workers’ compensation attorney discusses the proposed

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Workplace Violence is a Serious Problem: California Has New Law to Help Protect Employees

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In September of 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 553 into law. A first-of-its-kind state law, the bill is designed to help protect employees from the threat of workplace violence. It requires employers to develop and implement workplace violence prevention plans. Here, our Fresno workers’ comp lawyer discusses the workplace violence risks that

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Cal/OSHA Cites Company for Workplace Safety Violations—Employees Exposed to Toxic Chemicals in the Workplace

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On March 21st, 2023, the State of California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) announced sanctions against Parter Medical Products, Inc., a Carson-based manufacturer. The employer was cited for a willful violation, including exposing employees to toxic chemicals in the workplace. Here, our Fresno workers’ compensation lawyer highlights the most important things to know about the Cal/OSHA citations and explains

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California Work Safety Regulators Release COVID-19 Safety Guidance for School Employees

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In January, the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus swept across California. There were nearly 140,000 COVID-19 cases confirmed statewide on January 21st—the highest daily amount during the entire course of the pandemic. However, the outbreak receded. On March 1st, there were fewer than 6,000 cases in California. Public health and safety policies are changing,

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California Fast Food Workers Planning Walk Out, Safety Remains a Problem in the Industry

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According to a report from the Los Angeles Times, fast food workers throughout California are planning a “walk out” in protest of wages, benefits, and workplace safety standards. The labor protest is scheduled for November 9th, with rallies planned at Mcdonald’s locations around the region, including in Los Angeles, San Jose, Oakland, and Sacramento  Workplace safety

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California Lawmakers Pass Amazon Bill in Response to Injury Rates in Warehouses

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According to a report from National Public Radio (NPR), California lawmakers have passed first-in-the-nation legislation focused on improving workplace safety and working conditions in Amazon warehouses. The bill seeks to address the warehouse injury problem by giving employees additional power to challenge their conditions. In this blog post, our Fresno workers’ compensation attorney explains the key things to

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