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Pennsylvania Governor Announces Lifting of COVID-19 Restrictions: What it Does (and Does Not) Mean for Employers

Governor Wolf’s office announced on Tuesday that all COVID-19 mitigation orders will be lifted on Memorial Day, except for the mask mandate. While this is certainly welcome news, and another sign that the pandemic might be...more

5/6/2021 / Coronavirus/COVID-19 , Critical Infrastructure Sectors , Employer Liability Issues , Employer Responsibilities , Health and Safety , Infectious Diseases , Re-Opening Guidelines , Risk Mitigation , State and Local Government , Workplace Safety

OSHA Issues Reminder Regarding Retaliation Prohibition

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (“OSHA”) saw fit to remind employers that it remains illegal to retaliate against workers who report unsafe and unhealthful working...more

4/17/2020 / Adverse Employment Action , Anti-Retaliation Provisions , Coronavirus/COVID-19 , Employer Liability Issues , OSHA , Whistleblower Protection Policies , Whistleblowers , Workplace Safety

Pennsylvania Requires Additional Safety Measures for COVID-19 in the Workplace, Including Mandatory Masks for Employees

The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued an Order effective April 15 requiring social distancing, cleaning, use of masks for employees and visitors, and other mandatory mitigation protocols for businesses authorized to...more

4/16/2020 / Coronavirus/COVID-19 , Employer Liability Issues , Personal Protective Equipment , Social Distancing , Workplace Decontamination , Workplace Safety

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