Currently, the number of COVID-19 cases in Arkansas continues to rise due to the Delta variant. With the rising number of COVID-19 cases, now is the perfect time for employers to refresh themselves on guidelines and policies...more
On October 21, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) expanded the definition of “close contact” for contact tracing purposes. The CDC previously defined close contact as 15 consecutive minutes within...more
10/23/2020
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The spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Arkansas requires employers of all sizes to take proactive measures to mitigate the risk to their employees and businesses. When doing so, however, employers must be bear in mind how...more