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In this episode of Workplace Safety in California, Kevin Bland and Karen Tynan discuss helpful and practical workplace safety information for employers as they prepare to transition employees back into the physical workspaces. The speakers discuss safety standards, employee training, personal protective equipment, and more under federal and state occupational safety and health standards.

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With the unknown duration of the coronavirus pandemic, in this podcast we will explore temporary and reversible measures like furloughs and reduced schedules to scale back on payroll while maintaining a connection with our employees whose help will be critical to restarting normal business operations as we reopen our states and the economy.

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: In this special edition of our TECHPLACE^TM Tickler series, Danielle Ochs, Brazitte Poole, and Jazmyne Jefferson discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on new associates in a law firm, including insights on how to stay connected both personally and professionally in the remote work environment.

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In the fifth episode of our TECHPLACE Tickler series, Danielle Ochs and Jacky Maroney discuss the impact of current immigration policy on the tech industry. They cover the immigration landscape in the tech world, the implications of the temporary immigration ban, and business immigration best practices during the pandemic

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During the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, everyone’s “normal” has been changed. Dealing with broken routines, remote work and relationships, and lots of uncertainty can cause mental health and wellness challenges for attorneys and business professionals. Listen to this podcast for a discussion of tips and insights for maintaining positive thoughts and practices during this unprecedented time.

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In this episode of our Workplace Safety in California series, Kevin Bland and Karen Tynan discuss the current state of workplace safety and health during the COVID-19 pandemic, including how to approach remote inspections, telephonic settlement conferences, personal protective equipment, and the hierarchy of controls.

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In this episode of our Workplace Safety in California series, Kevin Bland and Karen Tynan discuss special considerations for healthcare employers facing workplace safety inspections, by OSHA or CAL-OSHA, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Joe Beachboard and Dennis Davis discuss the concept of Emotional Contagion in the workplace. They discuss six techniques for transferring positive feelings and emotions while maintaining engagement with employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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In the fourth episode of our Techplace Tickler series, Danielle Ochs and Spencer Skeen discuss the new world of regular remote depositions. They cover best practices for taking and defending depositions remotely, including videoconference admonitions, handling exhibits, making objections, and preparing witnesses.

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As state and local governments begin to lift restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, employers are preparing for the various permutations of returning employees to work. In this podcast, John Merrell will discuss the legal implications of returning employees to pre-COVID-19 work conditions and provide employers with steps to minimize risk in the process.