Labor law information by Anthony Raimondo

The goal of this article is to provide employers with current labor and employment law information. The contents should neither be interpreted as, nor construed as legal advice or opinion. The reader should consult with Anthony Raimondo at McCormick Barstow LLP in Fresno, at (559)433-1300 for individual responses to questions or concerns regarding any given situation.

Posting annual summary of injuries and illnesses 

By Anthony P. Raimondo 

Employers with 11 or more employees must post an annual summary of job related injuries and illnesses from February 1 through April 30 where other employment related posters are posted.  Employers should remember that if they had as many as 11 employees (including temporary, seasonal, or part time employees) at any time during the year, then they must post the annual summary.  Cal/OSHA has created forms for the recordkeeping logs and the annual summary.  While only the summary must be posted, employees have a right to review the detailed record upon request. 

Generally, employers must record any work related illnesses or injuries that involve lost time from work, restrictions from full work activities, or medical treatment beyond first aid.  Employers should remember that serious injuries or illnesses must be reported to Cal/OSHA by telephone within eight hours, no matter what time of day or night.  If you do not know the reporting number for your area, call your local Cal/OSHA office and they can provide it to you.  There is an automatic $5,000 fine for failing to report a serious injury or illness. 

Employers with questions about recordkeeping requirements or who need the Cal/OSHA forms can get more info at www.californiaosha.info.  For assistance with safety compliance or recordkeeping, call Anthony Raimondo at McCormick Barstow at (559)433-1300. 

The goal of this article is to provide employers with current labor and employment law information. The contents should not be interpreted or construed as legal advice or opinion. For individual responses to questions or concerns regarding any given situation, the reader should consult with Anthony Raimondo at McCormick Barstow LLP in Fresno, at (559)433-1300