COVID-19: Important Changes to Employment Law
OSHA has released guidance on COVID-19 in the workplace which underscores a business’ obligation to prevent employees who have the virus from spreading the virus. Businesses have to implement procedures to identify employees who may be infected and ensure they are isolated to protect other employees from contagion.
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act has amended the Family Medical Leave Act and Emergency Expansion Act. The changes apply to all companies with 500 or fewer employees and applies to all employees who have worked for an employer for at least 30 days. Any employee who is subject to a government isolation order, or has to care for a minor child due to the closing of a school, or has the virus, symptoms of the virus, or has been exposed to the virus, qualifies for leave.
