Labor and Business Resources

Note: Guidance is provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). For the most up-to-date information, visit CDPH guidance under ‘Employees & Workplaces Guidance’ and Cal/OSHA COVID Guidance & Resources

Workplace Outbreaks for Employers

1. Has the workplace met the (3+ cases within 14 days) AB 685 Workplace Outbreak Reporting Requirements? New!  

2. If yes, the employer is to report the outbreak to CDPH through the SPOT portal.
Note: Only the Employer is to report through the SPOT portal. 

• Please review before reporting through SPOT. Link to Help and Training Materials and Intake Form.

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Helpful Links

• CDPH Employer Questions about AB 685, California’s COVID-19 Law New! 
• Updates to State Public Health Orders – Workers & Testing, Effective 9/17/22 New!  
  • Effective 9/17/22, CDPH has updated several state public health officer orders related to the testing of workers for COVID-19. See Chart Outlining All Changes by Sector PDF. 
  • See more information under Link to: Guidance for Healthcare Providers  
• Cal/OSHA COVID Guidance & Resources
• Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards - English and Español and Frequently Asked Questions PDF  PDF  PDF  PDF  PDF  PDF  PDF  PDF  PDF  PDF . 
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• CDPH Employees & Workplace Guidance
• Current Safety Measures COVID-19
  • Safety in the Workplace - COVID-19
• Tips for Reducing COVID-19 Risk Indoors

Labor Information and Resources:

• Resources for Employers and Workers
  • COVID-19 Worker Benefits and Leave Navigator 
  • 2022 COVID-19 California Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Eligibility Navigator
    
• California Department of Industrial Relations for labor and benefit information 

Exposure, Testing & Vaccine Information:

• Exposure and Testing - what should I do? 
• Napa County COVID-19 Testing Locations 
• COVID-19 Vaccination 
• Note on Masking: Masks currently continue to be required for all individuals in the following indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status. Surgical masks or higher-level respirators (e.g., N95s, KN95s, KF94s) with good fit are highly recommended.  
  • Healthcare settings   
  • Long Term Care Settings & Adult and Senior Care Facilities 
  • State and local correctional facilities and detention centers 
  • Homeless shelters, Emergency shelters and cooling and heating centers 

Infection Control Guidance: 

• Infection Control Guidance for Clients in Congregate Shelters, Including Shelters for People Experiencing Homelessness 

COVID-19 Outbreak Data. Statutory language: (g)The State Department of Public Health shall make workplace industry information received from local public health departments pursuant to this section available on its internet website in a manner that allows the public to track the number and frequency of COVID-19 outbreaks and the number of COVID-19 cases and outbreaks by industry reported by any workplace in accordance with subdivision (b). Local public health departments and the division shall provide a link to this page on their internet websites. No personally identifiable employee information shall be made public or posted.