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29 Jun 2020, 6:03 am
Unfortunately, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) has a poor track record of handling such complaints and protecting workers. [read post]
26 Jun 2020, 9:16 am
Other COVID-19 Tax Rules & Relief The guidance and relief in Notice 2020-51 highlights only one of a long list of special COVID-19 associated tax rules and relief that could apply to a business, its employees or employee benefit plan participants or both including the following: IR-2020-127, IRS announces rollover relief for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts that were waived under the CARES Act IR-2020-126, IRS extends July 15, other upcoming deadlines for… [read post]
26 Jun 2020, 7:21 am
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued guidance to answer frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the proper use of cloth face masks “at work” during the COVID-19 pandemic. [read post]
26 Jun 2020, 5:27 am
Under the legislation adopted in these states, businesses in compliance with state and federal guidance, such as that issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and/or the state’s Department of Health, would be afforded liability shield protection for potential claims of persons alleging that they contracted COVID-19 on the businesses’ premises. [read post]
26 Jun 2020, 2:57 am
Phase 1 will allow the following agencies to resume certain essential and emergency services: Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration, National Cemetery Administration, Board of Veterans’ Appeals VA Staff offices. [read post]
25 Jun 2020, 4:31 pm
On June 17, 2020, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued its “Guidance on Returning to Work. [read post]
24 Jun 2020, 7:17 am
The Colorado Springs Business Journal reports that before this HB 20-1415, the state of Colorado had minimal whistleblower protections that were “relying primarily on the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which takes years to process retaliation claims. [read post]
23 Jun 2020, 8:44 am
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) identifies common slip-ups as the “Fatal Four,” which are: Falls Being struck by an object Electrocutions Caught-in/between Image Source Furthermore, three out of 100 workers experience nonfatal injuries while on the job. [read post]
22 Jun 2020, 11:34 am
On June 17, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) set out its view on the question. [read post]
22 Jun 2020, 6:30 am
MP: Medical provider MSA: Medicare Set-aside Arrangement – aka Medicare Set-aside Agreement, an agreement with CMS on the future cost of medical services an injured employee will need, and the setting aside of the agreed dollar amount in a trust for the future payment of medical expenses MSP: Medicare Secondary Payor – a federal law that requires all future medical benefits owed under workers’ compensation to be paid by the work comp insurer and not shifted to… [read post]
22 Jun 2020, 5:00 am
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regularly inspects offices, construction sites, and other work environments to help keep employees safe. [read post]
22 Jun 2020, 2:00 am
Fact: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is now recommending employers encourage workers to wear face masks at work because the coverings are believed to help prevent wearers who have COVID-19 (including those who are asymptomatic or presymptomatic) from spreading infectious respiratory droplets to others. [read post]
17 Jun 2020, 9:15 am
While many employers, particularly those outside of the construction industry, may not be used to regular dealings with the United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), all employers must consider OSHA’s COVID-19 Guidelines as they prepare reopening plans. [read post]
17 Jun 2020, 7:02 am
The Occupational Safety & Health Act (“OSHA”) requires that employers provide a workplace “free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm. [read post]
17 Jun 2020, 2:00 am
Public health and safety recommendations (e.g., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)) should also be monitored, and official state and local guidelines should be met. [read post]
16 Jun 2020, 5:42 pm
As a result, all ADA-covered employers generally and health care employers specifically are urged to use care both in the administration and collection of information regarding COVID-19 testing and diagnosis, and the protection of the confidentiality of COVID-19 and other medical information and records collected in the course of administering employment, safety, medical leave or other absence or other operations throughout the COVID-19 health care… [read post]
16 Jun 2020, 12:58 pm
Department of Labor that employers’ injury and illness records, submitted to the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), are not confidential and can be released if requested through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).Read more here. [read post]
16 Jun 2020, 9:25 am
Despite the disruption to much of California, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, commonly known as Cal/OSHA, is still doing their best to keep working and that means the business community needs to stay informed! [read post]
16 Jun 2020, 6:29 am
Furthermore, it is permissible for a person at a gathering to momentarily remove their mask to place or receive an item in their mouth, including food or beverage, or if done for religious purposes or for their health or safety. [read post]
15 Jun 2020, 9:54 am
Eliminating hazards from COVID-19 remains a top priority for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”). [read post]
