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The General Duty Clause and COVID-19

By: Carl Habekost, Esq.
chabekost@nullbugbeelawyers.com
 
The Occupational Safety and Health Act requires all employers to “…furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees…”  (Section 5(A)(1)).

Unpreventable Employee Misconduct and COVID-19

By: Carl Habekost, Esq.
chabekost@nullbugbeelawyers.com
As we gradually return to work during the COVID-19 crisis, employers are reviewing, revising and creating employment policies.  This is a good time, therefore, to review an affirmative defense available to employers that is based partly upon written safety policies.

The Path Forward: Safety & Legal Considerations to Prepare Your Workplace for Return Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Responsible Restart Ohio

Last Updated: 5.22.2020 @ 2:45 pm
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On April 27, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced plans to responsibly restart Ohio’s economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.