Employer alert: CDC updates mask and quarantine guidelines
1/3/22
By: Diandra Franks and R. Victoria Fuller
On December 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) once again updated its mask and quarantine guidelines. In this most recent update, the CDC shortened its recommended isolation and quarantine periods for the general public. These new …
FMG Education Law Blog Series: Special Education Issues Facing Schools in the COVID-19 Era
4/22/21
By: Tia Combs and Candice Jackson
Part 2: “A Year Online”
A New and Deadly Virus
In January 2020, few Americans were aware the outbreak of a novel coronavirus that was about to dramatically alter how nearly every person …
CDC Issues Relaxed Alternatives to Previous Quarantine Guidelines
12/2/20
By: Margot Parker
Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new quarantine guidelines for people exposed to Covid-19, reducing the previous two-week quarantine time to seven to ten days in asymptomatic cases.
While a 14-day quarantine is …
COVID-19 in Jails: A Case Study
5/22/20
By: Wes Jackson
By now we are all familiar with the CDC’s
recommendations for limiting the spread of COVID-19: “social distancing,”
maintaining a distance of six feet from others as much as possible, avoiding
large gatherings, and self-isolation if you …
When Business Operations Resume, Employers Will Encounter A New “Normal” In The Workplace
4/15/20
By: Justin Boron
After about a month into business shutdowns across the
country, employers and employees alike are hoping that a return to the
workplace is not too far off into the future.
In anticipation for that moment, employers should …
FAQ’s (and Answers) For Employers Dealing With The Coronavirus (Updated March 11, 2020)
3/11/20
By: Brad Adler
As I’m sure many of you have heard or read, a new virus (COVID-19 aka “Coronavirus”) first found in Wuhan, China in late 2019 has been spreading across the world and is now emerging in the United …