The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has recently updated its website by including frequently asked questions pertaining to workplace safety and the many challenges confronting employers with the COVID-19...more
7/10/2020
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Following the lead of Bexar County and others around the state, County Judge Lina Hidalgo issued a new order on Friday, June 19, 2020, aimed at helping contain the spread of COVID-19. This order directs any businesses...more
Austin Mayor Steve Adler issued an order on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, that mandates all Austin businesses must develop and implement a safety policy related to COVID-19. This order comes following a clarification from...more
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has prepared and is periodically updating its website entitled “Technical Assistance Questions and Answers” related to the many novel challenges confronting employers with...more
6/18/2020
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Guidance Update ,
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Workplace Safety
On June 17, 2020, Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff issued Executive Order NW-10 to extend the local disaster declaration and public health emergency for Bexar County. The order went into effect at noon on June 17, 2020, and...more
6/18/2020
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Employer Responsibilities ,
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Governor Abbott ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
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Public Health ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Social Distancing ,
Workplace Safety