As of January 1, 2023, many provisions of AB 685 is no longer in effect. Employers should consult Labor Code 6409.6 and the Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations to ensure that they are in compliance with current requirements regarding employee notification of COVID-19 cases in the workplace.

However, health care providers, schools, or administrator of a health facility, clinic, or other congregate setting must report COVID-19 outbreaks in compliance with California Code of Regulations, Title 17, (CCR) 2500, 2593, 2641.5-2643.20, and 2800-2812 Reportable Diseases and Conditions.