By Benjamin D. Briggs, James L. Curtis, Patrick D. Joyce, and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: On April 10, 2020, OSHA released new interim guidance to Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs) for enforcing the requirements of 29 CFR Part 1904 with respect to recording occupational illnesses, related specifically to cases of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).
Continue Reading OSHA Publishes Enforcement Guidance on Recording Cases of COVID-19
By Andrew H. Perellis, Jeryl L. Olson, Patrick D. Joyce, and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has announced interim guidance for the Agency’s regional offices to “ensure that decisions about new or ongoing cleanup activities at sites across the country are made with the
Continue Reading EPA Guidance Concludes COVID-19 Can Constitute Force Majeure Event for Parties Performing CERCLA/RCRA Remediation
By James L. Curtis and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA just released a new poster for employers that lists things that can be done to minimize workers’ risk of exposure to the coronavirus.
In its news release the Agency notes that “the poster highlights 10 infection prevention measures every employer can implement to protect workers’ safety and health
Continue Reading OSHA Just Released an Employee Safety Poster for Employers on the COVID-19 Pandemic
By James L. Curtis, Adam R. Young, Matthew A. Sloan, and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: Employees who complain about safety measures to protect employees from COVID-19 may be protected from retaliation by federal and state laws. Employees who refuse to perform job functions may also be protected.
News media reports during the COVID-19 pandemic highlight
Continue Reading Whistleblower Liability for Employee Safety Complaints During the COVID-19 Pandemic