The CDC updated its cloth face mask recommendation, now stating that, in addition to helping reduce the transmission of the virus by the wearer, a cloth face mask can also provide a level of personal protection to the wearer.
On Friday, November 6, the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OR-OSHA) released the final Temporary Rule Addressing COVID-19 Workplace Risks.
Beginning November 5, 2020, all employers operating in New Jersey will be required to comply with a number of COVID-19-related mandatory health and safety standards.
Due to the increase of COVID-19 cases and related deaths in Michigan over the last four weeks, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued an Oct. 29, 2020 Epidemic Order extending and revising its previous order issued on Oct. 9, 2020.
Governor Whitmer signed multiple bills that protect Michigan employers that are in compliance with COVID-19-related laws, and protect workers who do not report to work because they were exposed to, display symptoms of, or tested positive for COVID-19.
“Tourist hotels” in San Francisco must soon comply with Ordinance No. 208-20 enacted on October 9, 2020, which establishes cleaning and disease prevention standards and practices to help contain COVID-19.
The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration is the latest state agency to codify requirements contained in Governor Whitmer’s now-invalid COVID-19 emergency orders.
In light of the Michigan Supreme Court’s October 2, 2020 order nullifying over 100 of the governor’s COVID-19 executive orders, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services continues to issue health-related orders to protect Michigan residents.
The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries recently made permanent a previously issued temporary rule expanding the Oregon Family Leave Act to include the need to care for a child whose school or child care provider has closed.
