{"id":1532,"date":"2020-03-13T14:34:33","date_gmt":"2020-03-13T21:34:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pgiexecutives.com\/?p=1532"},"modified":"2020-03-13T14:34:33","modified_gmt":"2020-03-13T21:34:33","slug":"how-premier-group-international-can-help-your-business-mitigate-potential-workplace-investigations-stemming-from-the-coronavirus-covid-19-threat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pgiexecutives.com\/blog\/how-premier-group-international-can-help-your-business-mitigate-potential-workplace-investigations-stemming-from-the-coronavirus-covid-19-threat\/","title":{"rendered":"How Premier Group International Can Help Your Business Mitigate Potential Workplace Investigations Stemming from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Threat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>&#8220;Three squares? You can&#8217;t spare three squares?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>-Elaine Benes <em>(Seinfeld)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All tongue-in-cheek references to the mad run on toilet\npaper buying aside, it&#8217;s time to address how the coronavirus will impact your businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Though Your Workers Are Currently Healthy, Your Workplace\nWill Be Affected by Coronavirus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter the size of your employee group, whether your workers\nare union members or if your company consists of family members only, it&#8217;s time\nto consider the potential long-term effects of the coronavirus outbreak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The governor&#8217;s office recently delivered an update on the\nstats for California, which was that 198 patients have been infected, and there\nhave been four deaths. Governor Newsom requested that large, non-essential\nevents be postponed or canceled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Out of precaution, both Stagecoach and Coachella have been postponed,\nwhich directly impacts anybody who was scheduled to work those events, be they\nmembers of the bands, concession workers, or county and city workers. The\nimpact from this outbreak has far-reaching implications. The MLB, NBA, MLS, and\nNCAA have followed suit in cancellations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And just giving y&#8217;all a heads up, the ramifications will\nunfold for months to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are You Asking What Investigation Has to Do With\nCOVID-19?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During this critical period, important business decisions\nwill have to be made. One of the services we offer is investigation into\nworkers&#8217; compensation claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our advice to you is to consider the following to mitigate\nliability and exposure to claims:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Are you educating your workers and openly\ncommunicating?<\/li><li>Will you allow your employees to telecommute and\nteleconference?<\/li><li>Are you instructing sick employees to stay home?<\/li><li>Have you provided the latest updates from the most\nrecent Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines?<\/li><li>Will you upgrade your sanitation procedures?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Can You Do to Secure Your Workplace from the Threat\nof a Coronavirus Outbreak?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Use your safety meetings to review critical information.<\/li><li>Continue to circulate the most recent CDC\nupdates.<\/li><li>Schedule time to train your managers and\nsupervisors on how to handle employees&#8217; concerns.<\/li><li>Educate your staff on preventative steps the\ncompany is taking to manage the potential spread of the virus.<\/li><li>Work with management and employees to accommodate\ntelecommuting.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The authors of a recent article sum up the employers&#8217; legal\nresponsibilities titled, <em>The Coronavirus: Best Practices to Mitigate Risks\nin the Workplace<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;Importantly, employers should\nkeep in mind that the U.S. is early in the process of understanding and combating\nCOVID-19. The situation is rapidly evolving, and employers will need to pay\nclose attention to daily developments. When in doubt, reliance on the guidance\nprovided by health experts, government agencies, and counsel will best insulate\nemployers from exposure to liability for discrimination, privacy or other legal\nclaims from employees.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We urge you to follow these links to read what are best\npractices for employers and community members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CDC Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/Publications\/OSHA3990.pdf\">https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/Publications\/OSHA3990.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Can Businesses and Communities Do to Help Stop the\nSpread of the Coronavirus?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/downloads\/workplace-school-and-home-guidance.pdf\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/downloads\/workplace-school-and-home-guidance.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Coronavirus: Best Practices to Mitigate Risks in the\nWorkplace<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.natlawreview.com\/article\/coronavirus-best-practices-to-mitigate-risks-workplace\">https:\/\/www.natlawreview.com\/article\/coronavirus-best-practices-to-mitigate-risks-workplace<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong>: <em>This article does not provide legal advice and Premier Group International (PGI) is not a law firm. None of our staff are lawyers and they do not provide legal advice. Although PGI goes to great lengths to make sure the information is accurate and useful, PGI recommends you consult with legal counsel if you want legal advice. No attorney-client or confidential relationship exists or will be formed between you and PGI or any of our staff.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Three squares? You can&#8217;t spare three squares?\u201d -Elaine Benes (Seinfeld) All tongue-in-cheek references to the mad run on toilet paper buying aside, it&#8217;s time to address how the coronavirus will impact your businesses. 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