On November 5, 2021, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) published an Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) mandating employers implement “vax or test” policies for COVID-19. The ETS went into...more
OSHA issued new guidance on July 8, 2020, for the oil and gas industry as part of its ongoing series of industry-specific guidance for mitigating occupational exposure risks to COVID-19. This guidance supplements OSHA’s...more
7/14/2020
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Nuclear Electricity Sales Contracts in France -
The electricity sector, like numerous others in France, has been heavily affected by the economic shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The...more
6/25/2020
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Q: As I reopen my business, has COVID-19 impacted my business’s environmental, health and safety responsibilities?
A: Yes, COVID-19 has had a significant impact on companies’ environmental, health and safety obligations,...more
6/16/2020
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A “Reasonable and Good Faith Inquiry” Checklist -
On May 19, 2020, the United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued “Revised Enforcement Guidance for Recording Cases of...more
On May 12, the United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) issued joint “interim” guidance for manufacturing and...more
As I open my business to customers, could I be at risk of customer and employee lawsuits based on COVID-19?
Yes, you could be at risk for personal injury or other tort claims because under the law in most states, a...more
With certain public health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, cautiously optimistic the COVID-19 curve is beginning to flatten, government leaders and employers are beginning to turn their attention to the steps...more