After many Minnesota cities passed ordinances mandating face coverings in indoor public spaces, Governor Tim Walz has issued Emergency Executive Order 20-81 to mandate face coverings in certain settings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Archives for July 27, 2020
Catherine Cano Discusses DOL’s Updated FMLA Forms
Catherine Cano discusses the practical implications of the Department of Labor’s new forms regarding employer and healthcare provider obligations under the Family and Medical Leave Act in “What’s new in the DOL’s updated FMLA forms?” published by BenefitsPRO.com.
Embracing a New Normal: COVID-19 Reporting Requirements on the Horizon for California Employers?
As employers are adapting to rebuilding the workplace during a pandemic, California recently introduced a bill that will require employers to provide “specified notifications” to its employees and relevant governmental entities of any employee exposure to COVID-19 “that the employer knew of or should have reasonably have known of.”
Virginia Issues COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard
On July 15, 2020, the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry’s Safety and Health Codes Board approved an Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19 to be enforced by the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health program (VOSH). Virginia is the first state to adopt a specific standard intended to protect workers and