A Guide for Businesses & Employers

COVID-19 Resources

Where to Start

Testing Locations

Covid-19 Testing is included in your workers’ compensation insurance coverage.

Reporting Positive Cases

California law requires employers to report any knowledge of an employee testing positive for COVID-19 to their claims administrator within three business days of receiving the positive result. 

Reporting must occur regardless if the infection did (or did not) occur in the workplace.

IF YOUR EMPLOYEE TESTS POSITIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS

Please choose the appropriate reporting:

Additional Help

Updated non-Emergency Standards

On December 15, 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted to adopt non-emergency COVID-19 prevention regulations. These regulations took effect on February 3, 2023 and will remain in effect for two years after the effective date, except for the recordkeeping subsections that will remain in effect for three years.

These regulations include some of the same requirements found in the COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS), as well as new provisions aimed at making it easier for employers to provide consistent protections to workers and allow for flexibility if changes are made to guidance in the future from the California Department of Public Health.

Create Your COVID-19 Prevention Program

All employers are required to have an effective written COVID-19 Prevention Program (CPP). These templates can help you get started. Simply scroll down to the COVID-19 Model Prevention Procedures Section:

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions are added to this list on an ongoing basis. The most current FAQ’s can be found below.

Supplemental Paid Sick LEAVE

Stay Informed

Despite being released in 2020, some rules and regulations remain in effect until 2023.