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U.S. Department of Labor Cites Tax Preparation Service for COVID-19 Unsafe Work Environment
A Boston company owner faces high charges for not allowing employees or customers to wear masks or social distance.
By Shereen Hashem
Apr 15, 2021
A tax preparation service owner in Lynn, MA was fined $136,000 for prohibiting her employees as well as customers from wearing masks on the job and social distancing. Ariana Murrell-Rosario also refused to implement other precautions in protection against COVID-19.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA cited Murrell-Rosario for “willfully failing to develop and implement measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.” OSHA opened an investigation on March 17, 2021 for an inspection after a referral from the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, according to a press release.
On March 22, 2021, former two-term Boston Mayor Marty Walsh was confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Labor in a 68-29 Senate vote. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) supported Walsh’s.
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The recent stages of the coronavirus pandemic have been a rollercoaster, with many twists and turns along the way. One week brings promising news of decreased community spread, and the next week concerns of new variants and local “surges” dominate the headlines. With the number of vaccinations trending up and positivity rates trending down in some states, there is reason for optimism. However, even with this increased optimism, employers can ill afford to coast through the rest of the pandemic when it comes to workplace safety measures – taking your foot off the gas could lead to dangerous working conditions and unwanted litigation.