Originally posted 2021-10-05 11:41:25. As the governmental response to COVID-19 evolves, so do the various standards that apply to employers. Effective September 8, 2021, the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry superseded its earlier permanent workplace standard with a new standard. In many ways, the new standard simplifies compliance because it gets rid of what […]
PSA: New COVID Vaccine ETS Issued by OSHA (UPDATED)
Back in September, Joe Biden announced that his administration would mandate vaccinations for employers with over 100 employees. Today, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued the emergency temporary standard implementing that mandate. While I have not had a chance to thoroughly review the standard and how it will impact the clients of my […]
PSA: Latest Updates from AGC-VA on COVID Rules (UPDATED)
The recent changes in masking requirements and COVID-related restrictions have prompted questions and concerns throughout the construction industry. We understand your questions and continue to work closely with the Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) and the Safety and Health Codes Board.
PSA: Virginia Adopts Permanent COVID Workplace Standard
The Commonwealth of Virginia passed a temporary emergency workplace standard relating to COVID that became effective as of July 27, 2020. Just this past week, effective January 27, 2021, Virginia has enacted a permanent workplace standard. This new and permanent 58-page standard is set forth in Section 16VAC25-220 of the Virginia Administrative Code and includes […]