by Brandon Laws | Oct 30, 2020 | Coronavirus
The CDC has updated its definition of close contact, which will affect contact tracing practices, employee notifications, and other COVID-19 concerns for employers. Under the updated definition, close contact is someone who was within six feet of an infected...
by Brandon Laws | Oct 23, 2020 | Coronavirus
Under Section 139 of the IRS Code, the federal government’s declaration of a national emergency allows employers to provide tax-free payments or reimbursements to affected employees as “Disaster Relief Payments.” Since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared a...
by Brandon Laws | Oct 21, 2020 | Podcast
Before I give you a glimpse into an eye-opening discussion with CrisMarie Campbell and Susan Clarke, let me just say that I’m so grateful you’re here listening or reading along with us through these crazy times. I know that many of us have had our lives turned upside...
by Brandon Laws | Oct 20, 2020 | Coronavirus
On October 19, 2020, Oregon Health Authority announced revised guidance on face coverings. The new guidance requires that people wear face coverings in all private and public workplaces including classrooms, offices, meeting rooms, and workspaces, unless someone is...
by Brandon Laws | Oct 19, 2020 | Coronavirus
Oregon OSHA implemented new rules aimed at protecting employees and suppressing the transmission of COVID-19. The New Rules have multiple requirements that every Oregon employer should review before the effective date of November 1, 2020. Xenium’s safety partner,...
