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Safety/Health

CDC guidance on reopening goes back to basics

05/28/2020
As coronavirus cases diminish and state governments gradually allow businesses to reopen, employers may face different challenges depending on their industry and location. Almost all, however, will benefit from following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance issued in late May.

As employees return to work, consider alternative schedules

05/27/2020
Alternative scheduling discards the usual nine-to-five, Monday-through-Friday in favor of arrangements that add time and space between employees. This expanded way of deploying your workforce creates a wealth of potential scenarios.

Coronavirus resources for multinational employers

05/27/2020
Employers with overseas operations have a free, comprehensive source of country-specific coronavirus information and resources.

Coming to a court near you: covid-19 lawsuits

05/27/2020
In just a few weeks, dozens of federal lawsuits have been filed alleging some workplace wrong related to the coronavirus or covid-19.

Back-to-work checklist: Steps to consider in emerging from shutdown

05/21/2020
As workplaces reopen after the coronavirus shutdown, here is a checklist from The Conference Board to help your HR department plan these important safety, operational and legal decisions.

FBI warns of employees faking COVID diagnosis

05/21/2020
The FBI last month warned U.S. businesses that some employees may be using phony doctors’ notes to fake a positive coronavirus diagnosis. The reason: a paid vacation, of course.

COVID-19 a ‘reportable’ illness? OSHA softens stance

05/21/2020
When the coronavirus outbreak began, OSHA said employers would have to record the confirmed cases of COVID-19 on their OSHA 300 injury and illness logs if the employee’s infection was caused by an exposure to the virus at work.

It’s OK to test your employees for COVID-19, but beware the legal risks

05/21/2020
With coronavirus testing becoming a more accessible option for employers, some organizations are considering making testing a part of their employee back-to-work screening requirements. Attorney Nicholas Reiter of the Venable law firm suggests they consider these legal risks.

Next big coronavirus threat: lawsuits against employers

05/21/2020
With so many workers unemployed and with little to lose (and a lot to gain), they aren’t being shy about bringing coronavirus legal claims related to workplace safety, wages, leave accommodations and more.

Taking temperatures: 6 tips to do it legally

05/21/2020
The EEOC has said checking temperatures during a pandemic is appropriate. Even so, there are legal risks. Follow these tips from the Foley & Lardner law firm.