Continental Breakfast/Networking

Opening Remarks

New Cal/OSHA Statutes and Regulations - Compliance Tips and Best Practices

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The California occupational safety and health landscape expanded significantly this year with new requirements impacting general industry and specific workplaces alike. With new requirements for workplace violence prevention, indoor heat illness prevention, silica, lead, and more, nearly all employers in California are impacted.

Join our Cal/OSHA team for a review of new California occupational safety and health laws and regulations and best practices for improving your workplace safety and health programs today.

Break

Cal/OSHA Standards and Appeals Boards and Enforcement Updates: What to Expect in 2025

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Cal/OSHA is showing no signs of slowing down on the rulemaking or enforcement fronts. This session will offer a preview of anticipated changes working their way through the rulemaking process, including the workplace violence prevention regulation. We will also share insight into the agency’s personnel changes and enforcements priorities, including anticipated additions to Cal/OSHA regulations for “egregious” and “enterprise-wide” violations, as well as changes to the Severe Violator Enforcement Program. We will also provide updates on other West Coast state plans such as Oregon and Washington.

Lunch and Panel Discussion on the Interaction between OSHA and Labor

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Whether a workplace is unionized or not, compliance with California employment law and occupational safety and health requirements can implicate the National Labor Relations Act and other labor relations issues. We have seen with the new California workplace violence prevention requirements and Cal/OSHA indoor heat illness prevention rules, for example, include specific requirements for active involvement from employees and employee representatives. With Cal/OSHA’s stated intent to adopt its own version of the federal Worker Walkaround Rule, prescribed employee involvement in safety and health is likely to continue as a priority for the state plan. Join us for a lively lunch time panel about how to manage the intersection between OSH, labor, and employment.

California Labor and Employment Update

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With the legislative session coming to a close at the end of September, our California labor and employment team will present an overview of key new laws that recently took effect or will take effect in 2025, including the significant PAGA reforms bills signed into law in July. We will also discuss key decisions from the California courts and National Labor Relations Board impacting California employers on topics ranging from wage and hour, to the scope of protected concerted activity among employees, and more.

Q&A and Closing Remarks

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Throughout the Summit and following Closing Remarks, we welcome the opportunity to discuss any questions you may have with the Conn Maciel Carey team and collaborate with your fellow attendees.