As companies continue to navigate the impacts of the coronavirus, GovDocs has assembled a bank of resources for employers in an effort to help you stay compliant in a rapidly changing employment law environment.
Here, you’ll find original GovDocs research, the latest news from our blog, direct communications and guidance from government agencies, and more. GovDocs clients can also reach out to their Account Managers for resources, products and tips about how we can help you remain compliant.
Check back for updates as we work to provide employers with the information and resources you need during the current situation.
Keeping Employers Informed During the Pandemic
Jana Bjorklund
Senior Counsel and Director, Employment Law and Compliance
Jana Bjorklund and the GovDocs Employment Law and Compliance team are taking a deep dive into the issues that impact employers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Check back for further updates about what states are doing in response to COVID-19.
Original Research: State-Specific
Considerations from GovDocs
The Alabama Amended Safer at Home Order issued on Sept. 30, 2020, supersedes and preempts the Aug. 27 order and any other less stringent COVID-19-related measures. This order is in effect until Nov. 8, 2020, unless extended, rescinded or modified prior to that time. Under this order, all employers must take the following steps when practicable:
- Encourage use of masks and facial coverings
- Maintain six feet of separation between employees
- Regularly disinfect frequently used items and surfaces
- Encouraging handwashing
- Preventing employees who are sick from coming into contact with other workers
- Facilitating remote work arrangements
- Minimizing employee travel
Retailers must comply with the following:
- Occupancy limited to 50 percent of the normal occupancy load as determined by fire marshal
- Employee of retail store may not knowingly allow customers to congregate within six feet of a person from another household
- Retail store shall take reasonable steps to comply with guidelines on sanitation from the CDC and Alabama Department of Public Health
The Alabama guidelines strongly encourages businesses post extensive signage on health policies in the workplace including the following: CDC Guidance to stop the spread of germs and CDC guidance on Symptoms of COVID-19.
Coronavirus Blogs, Source Materials and More
- Coronavirus: What Employers Should Know
- Coronavirus: U.S. House Passes Bill for Emergency Paid Leave
- COVID-19: Colorado, New York Combat Coronavirus with Emergency Paid Sick Leave
- Coronavirus: DOL Issues Guidance on Emergency Paid Leave Act
- DOL Issues Additional Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- What Does the Coronavirus Stimulus Package Mean for Employers?
- Companies Doing Good During the Coronavirus Pandemic
- DOL Issues Temporary Rule on Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- New Virginia Minimum Wage: Effective Date Could Change Due to Coronavirus
- Coronavirus Update: States Start Reopening Economies
- FFCRA Update: DOL Now Enforcing Federal Paid Leave Law
- COVID-19: Reopening Guidance for Employers
- DOL Offers Additional Guidance for FFCRA
- As States Reopen Economies, Regulations for Employer Vary Widely
- Illinois Lawmakers Mull Coronavirus Laws
- California COVID-19 Laws
- COVID-19 Paid Leave Laws and How They Interact with Existing Leave Laws
- Webinar: Paid Leave in the Time of COVID-19
- Temporary Non-Enforcement of FFCRA Protections Lifted
- Employer Paid Leave Requirements Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- FFCRA Questions and Answers
- COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act: Questions and Answers
- COVID-19 and the Family and Medical Leave Act: Questions and Answers
- Unemployment Insurance Relief During the Pandemic
- FFCRA Webinar
- FFCRA Tip Sheet
- Tips for Restaurant Owners
- Paid Leave and Family and Medical Leave: The Basics
- FAQs on Paycheck Protection Program
- Reopening Guidance for Non-Essential Businesses
- Coronavirus Resources
- Standards for COVID-19 Inspections
- FAQs on Cloth Face Coverings
- Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
- Enforcement Memo: Good Faith Efforts
- Interim Enforcement Response Plan for COVID-19
- Reminder on Retaliation Against Employees for Reporting Unsafe Conditions
- Hazard Recognition and the Workplace
- Coronavirus Control and Prevention
- COVID-19 Guidance for the Retail Environment
- Video: Safety Tips
- FAQs on Masks
- OSHA COVID-19 Standards
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