February 6, 2025 – As of February 2025, Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Standards will no longer be in effect. These regulations, which began on February 3, 2023, remained active for two years. However, reporting and recordkeeping obligations will continue until 2026. Employers must stay informed to maintain compliance. COVID-19 Prevention
How Employers Should Prepare
With specific COVID-19 mandates ending, California employers must still take proactive measures to ensure workplace safety. State law requires them to:
- Maintain a safe and healthy workplace, as outlined in Labor Code section 6400.
- Implement and sustain an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), as required by Title 8, California Code of Regulations, section 3203.
- Identify, evaluate, and correct hazardous work conditions, including those related to COVID-19, when identified as a workplace risk.
Ongoing Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements
Although broader COVID-19 safety regulations are expiring, Title 8 Subsection 3205(j) mandates that employers continue COVID-19 recordkeeping until February 3, 2026. Key responsibilities include:
- Tracking all COVID-19 cases, documenting employee details such as name, contact information, occupation, work location, last workplace attendance, and the date of positive test or diagnosis.
- Retaining records for two years beyond the required tracking period.
- Providing COVID-19 case information upon request to the local health department, CDPH, Cal/OSHA, and NIOSH, as required by law.
For additional insights on workplace compliance, visit TheGuardian.Group. Employers with further questions can reach out via email at InfoCons@dir.ca.gov or contact their local Cal/OSHA Consultation Office.
To review the official regulations, visit Cal/OSHA’s Archived COVID-19 Guidance and Resources page.