DHS Announces Flexibility in Form I-9 Compliance
As of 4/1/2021, the requirement that employers must physically inspect an employee’s form I-9 supporting documents will only apply to employees who are expected to to work at a company location on a predictable basis. Although the DHS will evaluate the situation on a case by case basis, employees who are hired to work from […]
OSHA Adopts New National Emphasis Program (NEP)
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launches a new National Emphasis Program (NEP) outlining policies and procedures for minimizing worker exposure to COVID-19 by targeting “high hazard” industries and worksites. OSHA New Release: OSHA launches program to protect high-risk workers from coronavirus Ogletree Deakins Insight: OSHA’s COVID-19 National Emphasis Program and Enforcement Response Plan