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Published on January 27, 2020. Last modified on October 24, 2024

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On June 15, 2021, California ended its Blueprint for a Safer Economy, which imposed safety restrictions on businesses based on county-level risk factors. 

 If you are looking for specific guidelines please visit Beyond the Blueprint guidance for Business Sections.

CalOSHA COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations:

One stop site for California employers and workers to quickly find up-to-date state and local county COVID-19 business guidance: 

For workplace safety questions please contact Cal/OSHA Monterey County Area representative: 

Area 3: Central Valley  

Eugene Glendenning  - fresnoconsultation@dir.ca.gov or 559-445-6800 

For workplace complaints in Monterey County please contact Cal/OSHA local office: 

Fremont District Office - Phone: 510-794-2521 

Specific details that the caller must provide for their complaint can be found here: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/Complaint.htm

Employer FAQs

Masks/Face Coverings

There are currently no federal, state, or local requirements for employee masking. However, businesses may adopt universal masking requirements to provide better protection to their employees and customers. 

Signage

There is no offical signage for business.  Here are some examples for your use

Exposures and Outbreaks 

Please use the following guidance documents that provide support for you as an  employer to respond to this situation: 

  • CalOSHA Outbreaks Guidance 

  • Keep track of employees and close contacts 

  • Follow proper isolation/quarantine for employee 

  • Notify all employees of possible outbreak 

 

Major outbreaks are defined as 20 or more cases within a 30-day period and require certain actions. Face coverings are required regardless of employee vaccination status.

Reporting Requirements Steps for COVID-19 Cases to MCHD

Step 1: Send sick employee(s) home for isolation 

Step 2: Identify and notify close contacts

Step 3: Notify all employees of possible exposure  

Step 4: Complete workplace outbreak tracking spreadsheet and return to workplaceoutbreak@co.monterey.ca.us. 

 For any follow-up questions, contact the Communicable Disease unit at (831) 755-4521.

Reporting Requirements for COVID-19 Cases Cal/OSHA 

Any serious injury, illness, or death occurring in any place of employment or in connection with any employment must be reported by the employer to the local Cal/OSHA district office immediately. 

Testing and Vaccinations

In some circumstances, Title VII and the ADA require an employer to provide reasonable accommodations for employees who, because of a disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance, do not get vaccinated for COVID-19, unless providing an accommodation would pose an undue hardship on the operation of the employer’s business. 

What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov) 

 

The employee can obtain a digital vaccine record card at Digital COVID-19 Vaccine CA website.

If there are issue will the digital card call State Call Center: 833-422-4255. 

Depending on where the employee received their vaccination they may be able to get a copy from the provider.

 

Compliance

If you are a food business owner or a food worker and have questions related to your operation please reach out to your Health Investigator or call 831-755-4508 to speak with office staff. 

Monterey County Environmental Health webpage  

 

Employer Questions about AB 685, California’s New COVID-19 Law  

 

 

Other Resources for Businesses

Employee FAQs

Contact your primary care provider or the medical provider from whom you  received your test result.

CRLA Paid Sick Leave Information Fact Sheet- Qualifying Reasons

CRLA Form to Request Paid Sick Leave Form

FAQ’s on CA COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave

CRLA COVID-19 Workers Rights Helpline(CRLA Linea de ayuda de los derechos labores COVID-19): 1-800-357-9513 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 

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Other Resources for Employees

Disclaimer: Although the Monterey County Health Department website may include links providing direct access to other Internet resources, including websites, the Monterey County Health Department is not responsible for the accuracy or content of information contained in these sites.