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Here We Go Again: Considerations for Employers in Addressing Monkeypox in the Workplace (Updated)

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This article has been updated since its original release date of 28 July 2022. As the world continues to struggle with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, another infectious disease is raising alarm bells on the global stage. On...more

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Not Monkeying Around Anymore: Time for Employers to Pay Attention to Monkeypox

The World Health Organization (WHO) director general declared the current outbreak of monkeypox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Similarly, San Francisco declared a public health emergency due to the...more

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Here We Go Again: Considerations for Employers in Addressing Monkeypox in the Workplace

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As the world continues to struggle with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, another infectious disease is raising alarm bells on the global stage. On 23 July 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared monkeypox a “public...more

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New DOL Guidance Addresses Mental Health Leave Under FMLA

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After the past few years have heightened feelings of stress and isolation for so many people, and with the seemingly continuous news cycle of incidents of mass violence, mental health has taken a much-needed place in the...more

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DOL Provides Guidance on FMLA Leave for Mental Health Conditions

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We’ve all heard about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) when it comes to expectant mothers or for recovery from serious physical health conditions such as heart attacks or surgeries. But more nuanced is the application...more

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Confronting COVID-19 in the Workplace

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Employers are faced with critical questions and important legal obligations as they address Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) matters in the workplace. While it is impossible to address all potential legal issues in a single client...more

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What Employers Need to Know About Navigating the Novel Coronavirus Threat

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As the number of cases of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (Coronavirus) continues to rise, many employers are seeking guidance on how to respond to workplace concerns and ensure they are prepared to deal with possible contagion....more

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CDC Releases Guidance for Employers Regarding the Coronavirus

As the recent Coronavirus outbreak continues, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released guidance specifically for employers, outlining recommendations and best practices to protect their workplaces....more

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Responding to the Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Outbreak: Best Practices for Employers

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The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (“2019-nCoV” or “Coronavirus”) is a rapidly spreading respiratory illness that is raising important issues for employers....more

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Zika Virus: What Do Employers Need to Know?

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The spread of the Zika virus across South and Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean as well as locally acquired infections in parts of the United States, raises various issues for employers. On January 22, 2016, the...more

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Quirky Question #288: Zika in the Workplace?

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Question: We have been flooded with coverage of Zika, from the Rio Olympics to the recent travel restrictions in Miami As an employer, I want to be prepared and proactive to protect my employees, but I am also concerned...more

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Top 10 Points of Guidance for Employers on the Zika Virus Outbreak

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The Zika virus has been around for nearly 70 years, but an outbreak earlier this year has put the disease squarely on the public’s radar. In fact, on February 1, 2016, the World Health Organization declared Zika and the...more

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The Workplace is Not Immune: Guidance for Employers on the Zika Virus Outbreak

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On April 22, 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) jointly issued new guidance aimed at protecting workers from occupational exposure to the...more

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Zika Virus and the Legal Issues With an Employee's Refusal to Work

It’s big news! On February 1, 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a statement declaring Zika virus to be a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern.” The WHO did not find a public health justification...more

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