We’ve heard that some employees aren’t sanitizing their workstations and wearing masks when required. Do we need to investigate safety violations even if no one has made an official complaint?

Question: We’ve heard that some employees aren’t sanitizing their workstations and wearing masks…

What do we do if an employee is diagnosed with COVID-19?

First, notify other employees of potential exposure, if any, in the workplace. You should tell them …

Making the Workplace a Safe Place to Speak Up

Right now, organizations across the country are asking themselves what they can do to make their wor…

Given COVID-19, if an employee is out of the office due to sickness, can we ask them about their symptoms?

Yes, but there’s a right way to do it and a wrong way to do it. In most circumstances, employers s…

What should I do if my employee discloses that their family member or roommate has COVID-19?

Employees who share a household with someone who is infected should self-quarantine for 14 days afte…

How to Support the Mental Health of Your Employees During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on everyone’s mental health. People have experienced financ…

Some of our employees have said they don’t feel safe returning to work. Can we just permanently replace them?

We recommend caution when deciding to replace an employee who refuses to work because of concerns ab…

Can we screen employees returning to work for COVID-19?

Yes. Generally, inquiries about an employee’s health or a medical exam (like a temperature check) …

Deciding Whether to Keep Employees Working

Ultimately each company will need to determine how it will fulfill its duty to provide a safe workpl…