Many employers are confused about the requirements of when employees who have had COVID-19 or been exposed to COVID-19 can return to work. They are rightfully confused because there are many different federal, state, and local guidelines being published the contradict each other. So I wanted to take a step back and address the simple
[Update – On September 8, 2020, the EEOC updated its guidelines – click here for the updated guidance.]
Today, April 23, 2020, the EEOC issued new guidance to employers that permits mandatory testing of employees for the presence of the COVID-19 virus prior to entering the workplace. The EEOC issued the guidance on its
In struggling to stay current on rapidly changing workplace rules and regulations in the midst of this pandemic, essential business operators need to address yet another new reality: there is a good chance an employee will test positive for COVID-19, or has been exposed to someone suspected or confirmed with COVID-19. The