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Pandemic workers’ comp waivers? A really bad idea

06/18/2020
A Nevada restaurant last month began requiring workers to sign a safety liability waiver before it allowed them to return to work after COVID-19.

OSHA offers suite of safety resources to aid reopening

06/18/2020
Looking ahead to a summer when workplaces will ramp up staffing after the coronavirus lockdowns, OSHA has gathered resources to make that process safer.

How HR can promote mental health in the post-covid workplace

06/09/2020
Rare is the HR pro who could honestly raise their hands if asked, “Do you have a plan to counter a rising depression rate among your employees?” In a recent HR Specialist webinar on mental health issues, employment law attorney Anniken Davenport urged employers to consider these issues.

What we’re suddenly learning about the staff’s mental health

06/04/2020
Experts widely agree that mental health issues will continue to plague workplaces beyond the passing of the coronavirus, which remains a constant cloud over many a worker’s mind. In her recent webinar on the topic, attorney Anniken Davenport urged employers to consider these issues.

NLRB OKs limited bans on cell phones at work

06/04/2020
The National Labor Relations Board has upheld an employer policy requiring employees to stow personal cell phones in lockers because safety concerns on the factory floor outweigh the “relatively slight risk” that the policy would interfere with employees’ right to engage in activity protected by the National Labor Relations Act.

CDC’s office guidelines mark rocky road back to work

06/02/2020
On May 28, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention quietly dropped a bombshell for employers trying to figure out how to safely reopen their office buildings as the coronavirus pandemic wanes. The CDC’s new guidance calls for major changes that will be difficult for many employers to make.

What if you open and employees won’t return?

06/02/2020
Many workers currently sidelined because of the coronavirus pandemic are reluctant to return to work. Each group presents unique challenges for employers that want to get back to business.

Employers worried about PPE cost and access

05/28/2020
More than three-quarters (77%) of employers say they’re concerned about their ability to acquire enough personal protective equipment (face masks, etc.) and disinfectants to open and run their offices safely this summer, according to a new survey by outsourcing firm OperationsInc.

CDC guidance on reopening goes back to basics

05/28/2020
As coronavirus cases diminish and state governments gradually allow businesses to reopen, employers may face different challenges depending on their industry and location. Almost all, however, will benefit from following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance issued in late May.

As employees return to work, consider alternative schedules

05/27/2020
Alternative scheduling discards the usual nine-to-five, Monday-through-Friday in favor of arrangements that add time and space between employees. This expanded way of deploying your workforce creates a wealth of potential scenarios.