When we can finally reopen our worksites, it’s easy to envision CEOs, bosses and team leaders standing in front of returning employees and saying, “Welcome back, everyone! Free coffee and doughnuts today. Now, let’s get to work!” Yet for many employees, performing at their pre-COVID-19 levels will be impossible—unless their leaders overcome a blind spot. […]
Your legal risks for COVID-19
You’re legally required by federal law to provide employees a workplace that’s “free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm” (OSH Act of 1970, Section (a)(1)). Federal standards and COVID-19If your communicable illness policies and response plan are inadequate, OSHA can cite you for violating this General Duty Clause. […]