Quote of the day
“If someone’s not comfortable with COVID being out there, then they probably shouldn’t be working.”
Paul Hymas, co-owner and president, Las Vegas restaurant Nacho Daddy, which has created a waiver asking employees to absolve the company of liability if they catch COVID-19
Las Vegas restaurant creates liability waiver fearing coronavirus lawsuit
A National Federation of Independent Business survey released last week showed that more than two-thirds of small-business owners are very or moderately concerned about liability claims increases. As Congress discusses pandemic-related employer liability, at least one Las Vegas business has tried to get out in front of exposure to a lawsuit. Las Vegas Review-Journal [with video]
Family of nurse who died of COVID-19 files workers’ comp claim
The family of a Kansas City’s Research Medical Center nurse who died last month of of COVID-19 has hired a lawyer and filed a claim for death benefits under Missouri workers’ compensation laws. The family contends the hospital removed adequate personal protective equipment from their unit a few days earlier. Kansas City Business Journal
What to do if you’re worried about returning to work amid pandemic
As states begin to ease coronavirus restrictions, employees returning to work may have safety concerns about contracting the disease in workplaces. What do employees need to know and what should they do if they have such concerns? WCBI (Columbus, Miss.)
How to extend the use time and reuse of N95 masks
During the widespread outbreak of infectious respiratory diseases, the supply of N95 masks may be in short supply. Can these masks be reused? Should they be sterilized before reuse? adotas