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June 1, 2020

California Executive Order Extends Certain Cal/OSHA Deadlines for Issuing and Appealing Citations

The COVID-19 pandemic and statewide closures have brought significant disruptions to government functions and the private sector. Cal/OSHA has likewise been impacted by the closures.

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June 1, 2020

OSHA Clarifies Safety Requirements for the Construction Industry and Those Performing Work in Occupied Homes During COVID-19

Have you updated your Workplace Safety and Health Program to identify and address the new hazards COVID-19 creates? If not, now is the time.

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May 29, 2020

Return to Work Protocols for São Paulo, Brazil

On May 27, 2020, the Governor of the State of São Paulo, Brazil unveiled the details for reopening the state.

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May 29, 2020

The Netherlands: Economic Relief Package Extended

On May 28, 2020, the Dutch government announced that the economic relief package in connection with the coronavirus crisis will be extended by one month, to October 1, 2020.

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May 29, 2020

CAL/OSHA Issues Guidance on Recording and Reporting Requirements for COVID-19 Cases

On May 27, 2020, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, also known as Cal/OSHA, issued the guidance for employers regarding recording and reporting requirements pertaining to COVID-19 cases.

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May 29, 2020

Conducting “Virtual” Workplace Investigations: Practical Suggestions for the Human Resources Professional

Human resources professionals are focused today on dealing with myriad workplace issues arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic – new leave of absence laws, increased safety concerns, new privacy issues, and so on.

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May 29, 2020

No More Home Haircuts – Cal/OSHA Updates Reopening Requirements for Barbershops and Hair Salons

On May 26, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that barbershops and hair salons could open with restrictions in counties that meet certain health criteria.

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May 28, 2020

Washington State Reopens for Business with New Policies, Procedures, and Protective Equipment

On May 4, 2020, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed Proclamation 20-25.3, which outlines a phased approach to reopening Washington’s economy.

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May 28, 2020

First Circuit Holds that Having an Employee Involuntarily Committed May Not Violate the ADA

All employers should care about their employees’ mental health – but when does this concern put an employer in territory that may violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

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May 27, 2020

Agencies Issue New Interim Final Rules on PPP Loan Forgiveness and Loan Review Process

On May 22, 2020, the SBA and Department of the Treasury issued two Interim Final Rules implementing the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

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