DOL Release New Back-to-School FFCRA Guidance

by | Aug 31, 2020 | covid-19, Employment Law

Ever since it became clear that not all schools would be fully reopening for the new school year, employers and employees alike have been wondering how the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) would apply in the variety of new schooling scenarios....

We’ve heard that some employees aren’t sanitizing their workstations and wearing masks when required. Do we need to investigate safety violations even if no one has made an official complaint?

by | Aug 20, 2020 | covid-19, Human Resources

Answer from Angela, SPHR: Yes, I recommend you investigate the matter and take appropriate enforcement or disciplinary action. As an employer, you have an obligation under the OSHA general duty clause to provide a workplace free from hazards. Under the circumstances,...

What do we do if an employee is diagnosed with COVID-19?

by | Aug 6, 2020 | covid-19

Answer from Kara, JD, SPHR: First, notify other employees of potential exposure, if any, in the workplace. You should tell them that someone was diagnosed with the illness, but you should not identify which employee is sick, even if employees ask so they can gauge...