Welcome to FP Snapshot on Manufacturing Industry, where we take a quick snapshot look at the most significant workplace law developments over the past month with an emphasis on how they impact manufacturers. This edition is...more
Some Georgia businesses might believe that Governor Brian Kemp’s April 30 Executive Order that further eliminates many of the COVID-19 safety requirements that were present in past executive orders – including removing the...more
5/4/2021
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Executive Orders ,
Governor Kemp ,
Health and Safety ,
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Personal Protective Equipment ,
Public Health ,
Workplace Safety
As Georgia faces a resurgence of COVID-19 cases and the possibility of stricter mitigation measures, employers should know what the lastest City of Atlanta mask order requires and how failure to comply will affect their...more
11/3/2020
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Employer Responsibilities ,
Executive Orders ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Masks ,
Opt-Outs ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Posting Requirements ,
Public Health ,
Workplace Safety
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued an August 15 Executive Order — effective through August 31 — that allows local governments to require individuals to wear face coverings, masks, face shields, or personal protective...more
8/18/2020
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Executive Orders ,
Governor Kemp ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Masks ,
Opt-In ,
Opt-Outs ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Public Health ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
State and Local Government
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms just issued an executive order requiring persons within the City of Atlanta to wear face masks in many circumstances. This July 8 order appears to conflict with Governor Kemp’s latest June...more
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has just published a series of frequently asked questions and answers regarding the use of cloth face coverings, surgical masks, and...more