On February 22, 2024, Cal/OSHA announced its 2024 civil penalty increases for certain workplace safety violations. The 3.24% increase from last year is based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ report on the October Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U).
For citations issued on or after January 1, 2024:
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The maximum penalty for general and regulatory violations, including posting and recordkeeping violations, is $15,873.
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The maximum penalty for willful and repeat violations is $158,727.
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The minimum penalty for willful violations is $11,337.
“Serious” violations are the only maximum penalty classification that did not change, which remain at $25,000. Given the potential for a six-figure civil penalty for multiple violations, California employers should ensure their workplace safety plans are up-to-date and their employees are properly trained. Members with questions about workplace safety requirements in California can contact the California Legal Services team at CAinfo@employerscouncil.org.
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