#MattTheLawyer answers these popular questions in the latest vlog: Can I require employees to get vaccinated in order to come back to the office? (short answer: yes)Can I require employees and customers to wear masks, even though my state has lifted mask mandates? (short answer: yes) Can...
When developing a plan for workplace safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, communicating it to your employees accomplishes three tasks: Gives everyone the information you think is important.Solicits input from your employees on the plan (be sure to ask).Opens the door to questions about accommodations for employees...
As employers start reopening, a reminder that employers have an obligation to keep their workplaces safe for their employees. Resources are often conflicting, but in the interests of fulfilling legal duties, reasonable steps have to be taken. What are reasonable steps? Start with the CDC and OSHA resources. #MattTheLawyer...
As we begin reopening the economy, small business owners are rightfully worried about the possibility of a COVID-19 related Worker's Comp claim or a claim by a customer/vendor for contracting COVID-19. To be honest, these are low probability events and would be difficult to prove...
As the reopening effort begins, it is helpful to understand the basic duties that employers have under the Occupational Safety and Health Act to keep employees safe from known hazards at work. This video is a quick primer to learn the ABCs of OSHA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPGjZDUXgWQ&t=2s If you have questions,...
As the government starts to make plans for recovery and loosening some of the restrictions put In place during the pandemic, a key concern for employers will be worker safety. Here is the link to the OSHA site for guidance on worker safety. You can...