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Infectious Diseases Risk Management Employer Responsibilities

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Measles in 2025: Prevention, Prophylaxis, and Workplace Policies

Measles has seen a resurgence in the United States in 2025, with significant outbreaks reported, particularly in Texas and New Mexico. As of June 3, 2025, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health’s U.S. Measles...more

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What Do the CDC COVID-19 Updates Mean For My Business?

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As many of you have likely heard, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) extensively revised its recommendations for how to address COVID-19. These broad updates are going to result in a major overhaul of the...more

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Bouncing Back (and Forth): Statewide Reopening and Mitigation Steps (UPDATED)

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As the trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, government officials at all levels are reevaluating their health and safety protocols and adjusting workplace guidance based on ever-shifting case and...more

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New York State Issues Updated Model Workplace Safety Plans and FAQ Guidance Under the HERO Act

On September 23, 2021, New York State issued updated model airborne infectious disease exposure prevention plans for employer use pursuant to the HERO Act. ...more

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NY HERO Act: NYS Department of Labor Issues Exposure Prevention Standard and Safety Plans - Immediate Action Required by...

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The New York Health and Essential Rights Act (the “HERO Act”) requires immediate action by New York employers to adopt an airborne infectious diseases prevention plan by August 5, 2021. The HERO Act requires the New York...more

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New York State HERO Act: Likely Amendment To Infectious Disease Safety Standards In The Workplace

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We are writing to update you on anticipated amendments and changes to the New York Hero Act (the “Act”). Recently, as we detailed here, New York enacted the Act requiring New York employers to implement certain safety...more

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The New York HERO Act’s Proposed Amendments: What Employers Need to Know

On May 5, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (NY HERO Act), which mandates extensive new workplace health and safety protections for all airborne infectious diseases. This...more

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Bouncing Back (and Forth): Statewide Reopening and Mitigation Steps (UPDATED)

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As the trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, government officials at all levels are reevaluating their health and safety protocols and adjusting workplace guidance based on ever-shifting case metrics. While...more

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OSHA Issues ‘Stronger’ Workplace Guidance on COVID-19

On January 29, 2021, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published new guidance on mitigating and preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. In a press release announcing the new guidance,...more

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Canada: Toronto Employers Required to Take Additional Measures to Minimize Spread of COVID-19 in Workplaces

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On January 4, 2021, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health issued Toronto Public Health Instructions for Workplaces (Instructions), addressed to “All Employers and Persons Responsible for a Business or Organization in the City...more

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Running a Successful COVID-19 Testing Program: Considerations for Employers Using Third-Party Vendors

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As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, many employers have implemented a variety of safeguards to limit the spread of COVID-19 in their workplaces. One safeguard being utilized is a COVID-19 testing program. As a preliminary...more

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Return-to-Work Planning: 5 Foundational Steps

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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way the world conducts business. Regulatory and authoritative bodies such as the CDC and OSHA continue to require organizations to implement health and safety measures to protect...more

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Ontario, Canada: Employers Must Screen Workers and Essential Visitors for COVID-19

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In response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Ontario, the province has imposed health screening obligations on employers. On September 25, 2020, the province’s government filed Regulation 530/20, which was made...more

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Virginia Adopts Workplace Safety Standards for the Pandemic — May be Coming to a State Near You

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Virginia has become the first-in-the-nation to approve workplace safety standards to protect Virginia workers. Governor Ralph Northam signed Executive Order 63 in May that directed the Virginia Department of Labor to...more

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Returning to Work (While Social Distancing): Top Considerations for UK Employers

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On 10 May 2020, the UK Government outlined its plans to enable certain sectors in England to return to work amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have continued the...more

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OSHA Guidance on Preparing to Return to Work Includes Recommendations for White Collar Businesses

The Occupational Health and Safety Act (the OHS) was signed into law in 1970 and established the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), as part of the U.S. Department of Labor. Under the so-called "general...more

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COVID-19: FAQs for Global, Multinational, and Non-U.S. Operations

As a complement to our frequently asked questions (FAQ) for U.S. employers, below are some answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the latest developments on the virus, guidance from applicable public health...more

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COVID-19 in the Workplace: Employer FAQs

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COVID-19 is spreading and testing, in many states, is increasing. As a result, increasing numbers of employers will be faced with the reality of an employee testing positive for COVID-19. When that happens, what’s an employer...more

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Crisis management for in-house counsel - The 50 fundamentals for confronting post-incident drivers of exposure

Merriam-Webster defines “crisis” as “an unstable or crucial time or state of affairs in which a decisive change is impending” or “a situation that has reached a critical phase.” An organization cannot predict when its next...more

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OSHA Issues Pertaining to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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The current Coronavirus Pandemic (“COVID-19”) presents many complex situations for employers and their respective workforces. While management is trying to navigate the maze of wage and hour issues, FMLA and ADA leave, remote...more

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