Almost two months after President Biden proposed a “Path Out of the Pandemic,” the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its highly awaited Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring...more
11/9/2021
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On June 10, 2021, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) released its long awaited Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) for COVID-19, establishing safety requirements for health care employers to control,...more
6/18/2021
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As many businesses begin to resume their activity levels with the loosening of shelter-in-place orders, this Client Alert addresses employment-related issues clients should be mindful of, including: preparing for employees’...more
On March 17, 2020, North Carolina Governor Cooper issued an executive order that – for so long as the March 10, 2020, state of emergency remains in place – the Department of Commerce is authorized to interpret flexibly or...more
I. Employment -
Can we send sick employees home from work?
- Yes, you may send sick employees home, provided you do so in a nondiscriminatory manner.
- Coronavirus guidance from Centers for Disease Control and...more