| Update Applicable to: | Effective Date |
| All Covered Employers | February 3, 2026 – Expiration of Recordkeeping Requirements Sunset of COVID-19 Safety Rule – February 3, 2025 |
What happened?
While the specific COVID-19 prevention regulations will no longer apply after February 3, 2025, employers must still maintain a safe workplace and comply with recordkeeping and IIPP requirements related to COVID-19.
Overview:
Expiration of Non-Emergency Rule: The Cal/OSHA non-emergency COVID-19 rule will expire on February 3, 2025. However, employers must still comply with certain obligations beyond this date.
- Ongoing Obligations:
- Recordkeeping: Employers must continue to log COVID-19 cases until February 3, 2026, including recording the employee’s name, contact information, occupation, workplace location, last day, and the date of the positive COVID-19 test or diagnosis.
- Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP): Employers must still address COVID-19 hazards under the IIPP Rule, which requires identifying, evaluating, and correcting workplace hazards, training employees on safe practices, and reporting workplace injuries and illnesses.
- Key Points:
- Recordkeeping: Maintain records of COVID-19 cases and provide information to relevant health authorities upon request.
- IIPP Compliance: Continue to address COVID-19 hazards as part of the IIPP. Employers have flexibility in determining necessary corrective measures based on the nature of the hazard. With COVID-19 now endemic, some pandemic measures may no longer be necessary. Consult with workplace safety counsel to make appropriate determinations.
- Notice Obligations: As of January 1, 2024, employers are no longer obligated to issue COVID-19 notices to employees.
“Please mark the effective date on your calendar as a reminder to be fully prepared and ready to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.”
Source References
- DIR Cal/OSHA and Statewide Industry Guidance on COVID-19
- DIR Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Guidance and Resources
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