Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Regulation Sunsets February 3, 2025
The last California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) COVID-19 regulation came into effect on February 3, 2023, with provisions scheduled to sunset on February 3, 2025. There have been no further regulatory developments or new regulations adopted, so all but one of the features of the regulation will no longer be in effect for California employers. Quick Hits Most of the current Cal/OSHA regulation ends on February 3, 2025 . The only provision of the regulation that remains in effect for another year (until February 3, 2026) is subsection 3205(j), which provides for reporting and recordkeeping including keeping a record of and tracking all COVID-19 cases and retaining any COVID-19 notices. Section 3205.1 governing outbreaks sunsets completely. Section 3205.2 and 3205.3 governing employer-provided housing and transportation completely sunset also. While California employers will want to continue evaluating COVID-19 hazards in the workplace, the sp...