Employer's Guide During COVID-19
During this time of uncertainty among employers there is a lot of confusion about paid leave and unemployment legislation. COVID-19 is reshaping unemployment laws as daily life grinds to a halt. Learn more in this guide.
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COVID-19 Reshapes Employment LawsDuring these times of uncertainty in our country, many laws are changing and daily life that we once knew is currently on hold.
Read more- Washington State's COVID-19 Respiratory Protection for Care Workers
On March 19, 2020, the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) put out a fact sheet regarding respiratory protection for care workers. These care workers and care givers have ongoing exposure to the Corona Virus COVID-19. Specifically, care takers at high risk include nursing home care givers, rest home employees, as well as long-term care facilities.
Read more - COVID-19 OSHA Complaints - What Is the Significance For Employers?
The Federal government agency responsible for workplace safety conditions is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”). As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of OSHA complaints have been filed against companies for workplace safety concerns. What is the significance of these OSHA complaints for employers?
Read more - COVID-19 Coronavirus Lawsuits and Employee Rights
Whenever a crisis occurs, there are two points of concern. First is the health and safety of people during the crisis. From trying to save people sitting on rooftops after a hurricane to attempting to slow the transmission of a deadly virus, this is often at the forefront of people’s minds.
Read more - Coronavirus at Work: How Can I Combat It?
Stories about the coronavirus have been all over the news recently, and citizens from across the globe are concerned about its outbreak.
Read more - COVID-19: Teleworking Becomes a Necessity Not Just an Employee Benefit
Due to the present circumstances, many employers have had to put into action contingency plans with regards to remote working in order to abide by the public health department’s instructions to safeguard the health of their employees.
Read more - Ten Tips to Help Texas Business Owners Deal with the Challenges of Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic has already changed our lives permanently. The world that we return to will be different that the one which existed before this all began. Small business owners face a lot of challenges and responsibilities. Making an informed decision about how to deal with individuals on the payroll is extremely important.
Read more - Survive and Succeed: Business and Legal Issues Through The COVID-19 Era
Owners of small and mid-sized businesses were already spending nearly all of their time running their business. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, they now also have to implement weekly, if not daily, changes to survive and succeed in a different economy. Strategies matter more than ever. Depending on the type of business, owners are taking various approaches to cope with the business and legal issues of the COVID-19 era.
Read more - Is It Safe to Travel for Work During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
As the global COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the health and safety of people around the world, it is also having a major impact on the American economy. For employees who are lucky enough to still have a job, many are working from home until it is safe for offices to reopen. However, there are other workers whose job depends on their ability to travel. Unfortunately, it is virtually impossible to practice social distancing on a fully booked airplane or train.
Read more - Families First Coronavirus Response Act Signed Into Law: What This Means for Employers & Employees
The U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate have passed a second emergency coronavirus aid package, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, requiring all employers with less than 500 employees, in addition to all federal and state employers, to provide paid leave to all employees who need the time for reasons related to COVID-19. The president subsequently signed the bill, otherwise known as H.R. 6201. The bill took effect April 2, 2020.
Read more - Workplace Standards on Wearing Face Masks Indoors and Outdoors
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has several new standards in place for preventing risks related to COVID-19 transmission in both indoor and outdoor workplaces. COVID-19 is a highly contagious respiratory illness that passes between people primarily from respiratory droplets produced by coughs, sneezes, and speaking. OSHA has tips for employers on how to make the transition as easy and comfortable as possible for workers adjusting to their new normal.
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