Safety Matters
DOL Now Fully Enforcing FFCRA Paid Leave Rules for Coronavirus
Date: April 27, 2020Category: Author:
After observing a 30-day nonenforcement period to help employers come into compliance with new paid leave rules, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced that it is fully enforcing all provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA requires private employers with fewer than 500 employees and certain government employers to […]
Reopening a Business After the Coronavirus Shutdown
Date: April 17, 2020Category: Author:
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to have an unprecedented effect on daily life, many business owners are looking forward to the future and a return to normalcy. However, even when stay-at-home orders are lifted and nonessential businesses are allowed to resume operations, there’s a lot for organizations to consider before they reopen their doors. […]
Coronavirus Action Plan – Conservation Organizations
Date: April 14, 2020Category: Author:
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has impacted businesses across a variety of industries, forcing them to rethink their daily operations to ensure the safety of their employees and the general public. This is no different for conservation firms (Trail Builders, Wetland Remediation Contractors, Conservation Corps, Land Trusts, etc.) where multiple corps members or employees on a […]
Workers’ Compensation and Covid-19
Date: April 13, 2020Category: Author:
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to be a top-of-mind concern for organizations and individuals across the globe. As COVID-19 becomes increasingly widespread, it’s not only raising fears about the well-being of the general public, but it’s also calling into question how insurance policies—like workers’ compensation coverage—will or won’t respond. This summary provides a general overview […]
Coronavirus Recording and Reporting Under OSHA Rules
Date: April 9, 2020Category: Author:
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (the Act) requires employers to report and record work-related injuries and illnesses. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has indicated that COVID-19 infections are recordable injuries if they are work-related and they meet the Act’s recording criteria. Recording requirements apply only to employers with more than 10 employees […]