Union negotiation of pandemic-specific terms (e.g. safety protocol, PPE availability, pay incentives), extension of collective bargaining agreements to avoid future negotiations, and general contract enforcement .
On May 28, 2021 the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission updated its What You Should Know about COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws.
Novant Official Not Expecting A Post-Memorial Day Spike In COVID-19 Cases by April Laissle
2:34pm Jun 01, 2021 Though COVID-19 vaccinations have slowed down significantly in North Carolina since earlier this spring, about half of the state’s adult population is now fully immunized. ESTEBAN FELIX/AP
This time last year, public health experts were bracing for a surge of COVID-19 cases brought about by Memorial Day gatherings. A Novant Health epidemiologist says this year, he’s not expecting a spike.
Though COVID-19 vaccinations have slowed down significantly in North Carolina since earlier this spring, about half of the state’s adult population is now fully immunized. Dr. David Priest with Novant Health, says that should be enough to head off a major post-Memorial Day outbreak.
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O May 21, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) revoked recent enforcement guidance issued to clarify the recordability of situations where employees suffered.