Newly released data from the North Carolina Department of Labor confirms that COVID-19 was the leading cause of work-related fatalities in 2021. Overall, COVID-19 was found by the Department’s Occupational Safety and Health...more
The Commissioner of the North Carolina Department of Labor announced on November 10, 2021, that his department will not adopt or enforce the new OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19 protection and prevention issued...more
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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a new COVID-19 alert specific to the construction industry. The stated purpose of the alert is to provide “tips” to contractors,...more
The recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) seeks to mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19. It seeks to expand on prior legislation. It provides greater assistance to individuals,...more
OSHA requires covered employers to record work-related injuries and illnesses in an annual OSHA 300 log. The log must be kept up-to-date and available for employees to review. At the end of each year, the employer is...more
Most COVID-19 insurance-related questions have been focused on Workers’ Compensation and business interruption policies. However, problems with coronavirus-related deaths on cruise ships and in long-term care facilities,...more