The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry, Safety and Health Codes Board, adopted regulations on employers in regard to Covid-19. Virginia is the first state to adopt its own regulations on this subject. However, if the employer could prove that the Center for Disease Control recommendations are equal to or more restrictive than the state regulations, the employer may follow the CDC requirements, but that may be difficult and expensive.
The Virginia regulations have the force of law, must be obeyed and carry potentially large fines. Before the regulations can be enforced, they must be published in the Virginia Register and, it is expected that will be on the week of July 27, 2020. The regulations are 35 pages in length, but in part, they require the adoption of a plan for deal with suspected Covid-19 virus, posting of notices, providing at the employer’s expense face masks, hand cleaner and facilities for employees to wash their hands and procedures for employees with symptoms or suspected symptoms. Do not risk a fine and if you have questions, please give us a call.
The Virginia regulations have the force of law, must be obeyed and carry potentially large fines. Before the regulations can be enforced, they must be published in the Virginia Register and, it is expected that will be on the week of July 27, 2020. The regulations are 35 pages in length, but in part, they require the adoption of a plan for deal with suspected Covid-19 virus, posting of notices, providing at the employer’s expense face masks, hand cleaner and facilities for employees to wash their hands and procedures for employees with symptoms or suspected symptoms. Do not risk a fine and if you have questions, please give us a call.
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