Join HSB’s Employment Law team for our next webinar on July 8 for an update on COVID-19’s continued impact on SC employers. Chris Gantt-Sorenson and Perry MacLennan will discuss:
- Latest Return to Work Guidance from SCDHEC
- Contact Tracing Steps for
COVID-19
DHEC Issues New Guidance for Employers
On June 29, 2020, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released new guidance to assist employers in addressing COVID-19 in the workplace. Employers are advised to review and implement the guidance into their current policies and…
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The Map for Financial Recovery During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Those who were not directly affected by illness or loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic may now be more focused on the consequences of what COVID-19 has done to our financial health. Businesses facing dismal projections and workers facing income…
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Webinar: COVID-19 Update
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Posted in COVID-19, Seminars and Continuing Education
Join HSB’s Employment Law team for our next webinar on June 3, 12-1 PM, for an update on COVID-19’s continued impact on SC employers. Chris Gantt-Sorenson and Perry MacLennan will provide an update on workplace issues now that employees are…
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COVID-19: What’s New From CDC, DOL, EEOC and SCDEW
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Posted in COVID-19, Department of Labor
Pertinent COVID-19 updates were recently issued by the CDC, DOL OSHA, EEOC and IRS. This blog contains quick summaries of the information contained in those updates with links for quick access to the resources. Employers are also reminded of the…
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COVID-19: Recommendations for Return to Work and Continued Business Operations
South Carolina businesses have either continued to operate or are reopening in a confusing and uncertain environment with COVID-19 remaining a real threat for the foreseeable future based on the infection data provided by DHEC and CDC. In order to…
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Webinar: Creating a Successful Return to Work Strategy
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Employment Law team will host “Creating a Successful Return to Work Strategy” on May 13, from 12-1 PM via webinar.
Chris Gantt-Sorenson and Perry MacLennan will discuss:
- Complying with current safety guidelines (OSHA, CDC)
- PPE requirements
- Employee
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What Employers Need to Know about OSHA’s Reporting Requirements and Enforcement Guidance for COVID-19 Inspections
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued Enforcement Guidance outlining Employer’s reporting responsibilities related to COVID-19. Employers are required to log COVID-19 exposures and outbreaks on OSHA Form 300 if:
- The case is a confirmed case of COVID-19, as
What Employers Should Do to Prepare their Workplaces per OSHA’s COVID-19 Compliance
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued numerous directives in March and April 2020 related to COVID-19. These include Interim Guidances about protections that should be used for employees that have a higher risk level of occupational exposure by…
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Additional Guidance on CARES Act Unemployment Programs and COVID-19 Support Payments
Within the last two weeks, many laws, orders and guidance have been approved and published regarding the administration of unemployment and employee financial relief. We discuss below the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) guidance providing clarity to states on how…
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