Coronavirus Disruptions to CMV Driver Drug and Alcohol Testing

By SCSAI / March 23, 2020 / 0 Comments

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations provide reasonable flexibility to motor carrier employers and their drivers subject to testing. However, the FMCSA is aware that disruptions caused by the COVID-19 national emergency are interfering with, and in some cases, may be preventing, employer and driver compliance with current drug and alcohol testing requirements.

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Risk Insights: Protecting Workers from Coronavirus

By SCSAI / March 19, 2020 / 0 Comments

As concerns about the COVID-19 continue to rise, many employers are left to wondering what they can do to protect their workforce. This Risk Insights will examine what coronavirus is, how it spreads, and what employers can do to protect their workforce.

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EEOC Issues Employer Guidance on Coronavirus and the ADA

By SCSAI / March 19, 2020 / 0 Comments

On March 18, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about how employers should comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) while also observing all applicable emergency workplace safety guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus and the Workplace: Compliance Issues for Employers

By SCSAI / March 19, 2020 / 0 Comments

As the number of reported cases of COVID-19 continues to rise, employers are increasingly confronted with the possibility of an outbreak in the workplace.

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OSHA Guidance on COVID-19

By SCSAI / March 16, 2020 / 0 Comments

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (the Act) was enacted to regulate workplace safety and health. The Act is administered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The Act and its accompanying regulations identify a significant number of recognized hazards and establish safety and health standards to address them. However, even when no standard specific to a recognized hazard applies, the Act requires employers to look after their employees’ general safety and health.

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DOL FAQs: COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act

By SCSAI / March 11, 2020 / 0 Comments

In light of the spread of COVID-19 in the United States, the Department of Labor (DOL) has published answers to frequently asked questions on how employers can stay in compliance with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which regulates wage and hour conditions for employees.

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