13 Apr OSHA Guidance on How to Prevent Worker Exposure to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
10 Apr DOL Issues Corrections to FFCRA Regulations
On April 8, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released corrections to regulations published under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The regulations, published April 6, 2020, clarify and explain the employee leave provisions under the FFCRA’s Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA) and Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA). While […]
10 Apr FMCSA Extends Waiver of HOS Requirements Until May 15
On Apr. 9, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) extended its emergency declaration to provide some commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers an immediate waiver from the agency’s hours-of-service (HOS) regulations. The waiver will now apply through May 15, 2020. Download the complete “FMCSA Extends Waiver of HOS Requirements Until […]
10 Apr Coronavirus Recording and Reporting Under OSHA Rules
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (the Act) requires employers to report and record work-related injuries and illnesses. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has indicated that COVID-19 infections are recordable injuries if they are work-related and they meet the Act’s recording criteria.
Recording requirements apply only to employers with more than 10 employees who are not in an exempt, low-risk industry.
In addition, employers must report incidents that result in an employee’s fatality within eight hours. Incidents that result in inpatient hospitalization, amputation or loss of an eye must be reported within 24 hours.
This Compliance Overview presents a summary of the reporting and recording requirements that will most likely apply to coronavirus cases in the United States. For additional information on OSHA reporting and recording requirements please contact Risk Management Advisors LLC or visit the OSHA
10 Apr Updating Health Plans for Coronavirus Changes
Employers may be considering changes to their group health plans in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
In some cases, health insurance issuers for fully insured plans may be initiating some of these changes to help individuals impacted by the pandemic. 09 Apr Remote Work Policy – Template
This policy establishes the guidelines an employer will use to select and manage employees approved to work remotely, with an area for a signature at the bottom. Download the “Remote Work Policy” – doc
09 Apr Unemployment Benefits for Coronavirus Under the CARES Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, enacted on March 27, 2020, provides federal funding to expand the availability of unemployment insurance (UI) benefits during the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency. Under this law, virtually all types of workers, even those who otherwise would not qualify for UI benefits, may receive payments for […]
09 Apr Texting and Driving: It Can Wait – Poster
When it comes to texting and driving, remember that it can wait. No text is as important as your life and the lives of your passengers and drivers around you. Download a free copy of this “Texting and Driving: It Can Wait” poster
08 Apr DOL Regulations for Families First Coronavirus Response Act – updated 04.07.20
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued temporary regulations under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA created new employer requirements to provide paid sick leave and partially compensated, expanded FMLA leave for reasons related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The regulations include important clarifications to the law and earlier DOL guidance on […]