Quote of the day
“Illinois businesses can rebut the presumption simply by showing ‘some evidence’ that they complied with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control or Illinois Department of Public Health. It makes clear that a person’s residence is not considered a workplace and an employer’s experience modification will not change due to COVID-19 cases.”
Mark Denzler, Illinois Manufacturers’ Association president and CEO
Illinois workers’ comp bill on governor’s desk
Illinois House Bill 2455, which was passed during last month’s pandemic special session, addresses who covers the costs if an essential employee gets COVID-19. It’s now up to Gov. J.B. Pritzker to approve it. The month before the bill passed, the governor repealed an emergency workers’ compensation rule after a judge granted a temporary restraining order. MDJOnline [with video]
Post-pandemic, what’s next for workplace safety and health
Texas Mutual revealed that lost-time claims reported by Houston businesses had an 18 percent increase since 2018. While local organizations strive to provide supplies to small businesses, entrepreneurs must think about the long-term protection of their company. Here’s what’s next for workplace safety and health post-COVID-19. Fort Bend Independent
Church Mutual announces tentative return-to-work plans
Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. has announced a tentative return-to-offices target date of September 8, that will likely progress through the end of December or beyond. Currently, more than 90 percent of the company’s 1,300 employees are working from home due to stay-home guidance and health risks related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Foto News
Four tips on safely re-entering the workplace
As social distancing measures begin to ease, businesses face the challenge of safely reintegrating their workforce from working remotely back to working in an office setting. Here is best practice advice for businesses preparing to reopen their physical workplaces so that their employees can safely return to work. Austin Business Journal