As of February 2025, most of Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Standards have expired. These regulations, which took effect on February 3, 2023, remained in place for two years. However, employers should be aware that COVID-19-related reporting and recordkeeping requirements remain in effect until February 3, 2026. 

While specific COVID-19 prevention rules are no longer in place, California employers are still required to: 

• Maintain a safe and healthful workplace as mandated by Labor Code section 6400. 

• Implement and maintain an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) in compliance with Title 8, California Code of Regulations, section 3203. 

• Identify, evaluate, and correct unsafe or unhealthy work conditions, including COVID-19, if it is determined to be a workplace hazard. 

COVID-19 Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements Continue 

Although broader COVID-19 regulations have ended, Title 8, Subsection 3205(j) still requires employers to: 

• Track and retain records of all COVID-19 cases, including employee details, work location, last workplace date, and the date of a positive test or diagnosis. These records must be kept for at least two years beyond the required retention period. 

• Provide COVID-19 case information to local health authorities, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Cal/OSHA, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) upon request or as required by law. 

For additional details, visit Cal/OSHA’s Archived COVID-19 Guidance and Resources webpage. Employers with questions can contact [email protected] or reach out to their local Cal/OSHA Consultation Office.