In February, the state of California introduced new long-term regulations that will require employers to conduct COVID-19 contact tracing for all positive cases until early 2025. But despite three years of pandemic experience, employers are still struggling to manage employee safety — and privacy — efficiently.
The updated regulations require contact tracing for anyone who was within six feet of a person with COVID-19 for at least 15 minutes over a 24-hour period, starting from two days before symptoms appeared. That kind of tracking can require a substantial amount of technology, some of which could impede on employees privacy, which is why contact tracing company Contact Harald is working to help employers abide by the law while minimizing employee risk.
