The Golden State has come a long way in one year; California’s latest unemployment rate fell to 7.9% in May 2021 compared to 16.3 % at the same time last year. But despite these promising statistics, there’s a new issue … Read More
The battle over COVID-19 vaccinations and people’s personal beliefs and/or medical situations continues to be a controversial topic across the nation. In California, almost 60% of the state’s population has been vaccinated, but experts say about 85% of Americans will … Read More
As Californian’s readjust to the state’s reopening, a new rule has lifted even more restrictions. On June 17th, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board voted 5-1 to approve the revised Covid-19 Emergency Temporary Standards. This means people who are fully vaccinated are … Read More
After a year of growing calls for racial justice fueled by incidents like the death of George Floyd, Juneteenth is now a federal holiday in the United States. That’s thanks to a bill unanimously passed by Congress this week. Juneteenth, … Read More
As remote employees and employers prepare to return to the workplace, California’s guidance on COVID-19 protocols is still ever-changing and uncertain. Earlier this month, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted on new proposed changes to Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 Prevention … Read More
On June 10, 2021 Angela Reddock-Wright, employment attorney, mediator, arbitrator and workplace investigator joined KNBC-LA-4 and anchor Colleen Williams to discuss the latest developments in COVID-19, returning to work, vaccinations and Cal-OSHA. Check out the discussion here.… Read More
On June 7, 2021, Angela Reddock-Wright, employment attorney, mediator, arbitrator, workplace & Title IX investigator, joined KNBC-LA-4 news anchor Adrian Arambulo to discuss Cal-OSHA’s interim decision requiring employees to wear masks in the workplace when not all employees are fully vaccinated. This will continue after after California fully opens on June 15, 2021. Reddock-Wright also discusses whether employers can ask employees if they have been vaccinated and whether employers must maintain employee vaccination records. Check out the discussion here.… Read More
As the pandemic slowly winds down and more people head back to the office, mental health has become an increasingly more prominent conversation. On the heels of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, we’re hearing more stories of mental … Read More
On June 3, 2021, Angela Reddock-Wright, employment attorney, mediator, arbitrator, workplace & Title IX investigator, joined KABC-7 LA news reporter Carlos Granda to discuss Cal-OSHA’s hearing to determine whether it will require employees to continue to wear masks in the workplace after California fully opens on June 15, 2021 after a year of closedowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reddock-Wright also discusses whether employers can ask employees if they have been vaccinated and whether employers can require employees to be vaccinated to return to work. Check out the discussion here.… Read More
On June 3, 2021, Angela Reddock-Wright, employment attorney, mediator, arbitrator, workplace & Title IX investigator, joined KTTV-Fox LA news anchors Christine Devine & Elex Michaelson to discuss Cal-OSHA’s hearing to determine whether it will require employees to continue to wear masks in the workplace after California fully opens on June 15, 2021 after a year of closedowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reddock-Wright also discusses whether employers can ask employees if they have been vaccinated and whether employers can require employees to be vaccinated to return to work. Check out the discussion here.… Read More