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Human Resources Department recommending the Board repeal Board Policy E-13, COVID-19 Prevention Policy.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Originally adopted on January 12, 2021, with Legistar file 21-0020, Policy E-13 COVID-19 Prevention Policy is no longer necessary. The policy was originally adopted to provide employees with a healthy and safe workplace as required under the California Occupational Safety and Health Act, also referred to as Cal/OSHA, (Labor Code §§ 6300, et seq.) and associated regulations (8 C.C.R. § 3205).
These Covid-19 regulations applied until February 3, 2025, with reporting and record-keeping requirements continuing through February 3, 2026. The County opted to continue Policy E-13 until all requirements were exhausted. As these dates have now passed, Human Resources Department recommends the Board repeal Board Policy E-13, COVID-19 Prevention Policy.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose not to repeal Policy E-13 and direct staff to take other action.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
01/12/2021 Legistar file 21-0020 Adoption of Policy E-13
08/10/2021 Legistar file 21-1209 Revisions to Policy E-13
09/13/2022 Legistar file 22-1513 Revisions to Policy E-13
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Clerk of the Board
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact associated with this item.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Remove Board Policy E-13, COVID-19 Prevention Program, from the Board of Supervisors Policy Manual webpage and update any related files documenting the repeal.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
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CONTACT
Joseph Carruesco, Director of Human Resources