On March 18, 2020, Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), which President Trump is expected to sign into law. The final version differs significantly from the earlier House version, which was passed on March 14. The text… Read more
Construction project impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic are far-reaching and continuing to evolve. While every project must be considered individually, below are some issues for construction project team consideration. -Performance impact issues vary depending on the nature of the… Read more
The global scope of the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a severe shortage of respirators, or what people commonly call face masks. In the U.S., the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) manages performance standards for respirators. Manufacturers… Read more
As COVID-19 continues to impact businesses, it is also impacting licensing, certification, and other credential requirements for contractors. Effective March 18, 2020, DPOR has announced that its offices at the Perimeter Center will be closed to the public, but that… Read more
Moments of crisis can bring out the best in people, but unfortunately it can also bring out the worst. There are a number of cases where individuals have attempted to profit from the current Coronavirus pandemic through the sale of… Read more
It is official; there is a global pandemic. This affects everyone. With the onslaught of cancellations, closings, quarantining, and social distancing, COVID-19 is changing how we work, live, and interact at least for the foreseeable future. This article is intended… Read more
The international reaction to the COVID-19 virus (otherwise known as the “Coronavirus”) has been unprecedented, as nations around the globe rush to stem the spread of the disease. Aside from serious public health issues, the virus will likely have a… Read more
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a new webpage in early March to address workplace safety concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. The OSHA website contains detailed medical information about COVID-19, as well as Hazard… Read more
As the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (“COVID-19“) continues to increase in the United States, as well as around the world, businesses should (i) take steps now to minimize workplace exposure to all respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19; and… Read more
How would the Virginia’s Workers’ Compensation system deal with a virus like the Coronavirus (COVID-19)? It is not to hard to imagine a scenario where a workplace outbreak of the virus leads to multiple worker’s compensation claims. Your workplace remains… Read more
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