As we discussed in more detail in a prior post, the updated Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidance has implications for all employers as they begin to reopen work sites due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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CDC provides updated guidance and toolkit for employers preparing to re-open
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to release workplace re-opening guidance, both generally and for employers in specific industries. Employers executing or developing their re-opening plans should consider new guidance along with requirements and guidance at…
Federal contractors must update their voluntary self-identification of disability forms
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has published a new self-identification form federal contractors (including subcontractors) must provide to individuals to request information concerning their disability status. OFCCP hopes the changes will increase applicant and employee response rates. Notably,…
OSHA requires all employers to investigate whether COVID-19 infections are “work-related”
On May 19, 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued Revised Enforcement Guidance (Guidance) requiring employers to investigate whether employee COVID-19 infections are “work-related” for the purpose of determining whether a record must be made of such infections.…
Workers’ compensation now presumptively applies to employee COVID-19 claims in California
On May 6, 2020, Governor Newsom enacted executive order N-62-20 (the Order), substantially expanding the availability of workers compensation to employees that contract COVID-19.[1]
Under California’s existing workers’ compensation system, for an injury to be covered by workers’ compensation,…
Los Angeles adopts ordinances giving certain laid off workers “Right to Recall” and right to be retained during a change of control
The Los Angeles City Council adopted two ordinances on April 29 that will significantly limit changes that operators of hotels, entertainment and sports venues, and some commercial buildings will be permitted to make when they rehire employees following the COVID-19…
Practical and legal considerations for reopening U.S. worksites related to COVID-19
Many U.S. employers are eager to reopen their worksites and to resume more normal in-person operations. But resumption of business while the country continues to face the risk of COVID-19 infections presents significant legal and practical challenges. The nature of…
EEOC states that employers may administer COVID-19 tests before permitting employees to enter the workplace
In an important development for critical workforces that continue to operate, as well as businesses planning to reopen, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has advised employers that they may administer COVID-19 tests to employees before they enter the workplace.…
Webinar: COVID-19 and employment liability considerations for food and beverage companies
Though the impacts of COVID-19 continue to be felt and processed by businesses, we are starting to see litigation being brought against employers. Just recently, a wrongful death action was brought against a major retailer related to an alleged workplace…
California grants additional paid sick leave rights to food sector workers
California food sector workers now have the right to additional paid sick leave, even if they work for large employers exempted from the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). And they are also entitled to handwashing breaks every 30…