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Monday, June 1 marks the target date for Phase 3 of Oklahoma’s Open Up and Recover Safely (OURS) Plan—so what does this mean for your business? Caroline G. Lindemuth, our newest associate in the Crowe & Dunlevy Tulsa office, discusses… more Continue reading COVID-19 Weekly Recap for Employers—May 29, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, manufacturers have been ramping up production to meet the demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical supplies. This includes entities and individuals who do not do so in their normal course of business, companies that… more Continue reading Tort Immunity Extended Under Oklahoma’s COVID-19 Product Protection Act

What are some of the considerations employers should take into account as employees return to the workplace? Madalene A.B. Witterholt discusses policy and safety topics regarding: New OSHA guidance on recording standards Teleworking agreements with employees who won’t be returning to the… more Continue reading COVID-19 Weekly Recap for Employers—May 22, 2020

Oklahoma Governor Stitt signed Senate Bill 1946 into law on May 21, 2020. The bill is effective immediately. This new law provides businesses and individuals with immunity from civil liability for certain claims relating to exposure to COVID-19. Effectively, this new law… more Continue reading Bill Establishing COVID-19 Liability Immunity Signed by Oklahoma Governor Stitt

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), again, recently issued guidance to address workplace safety issues related to COVID-19. OSHA is receiving complaints from individuals that perceive their employers as not taking the appropriate safety measures to protect employees from… more Continue reading New from OSHA: Inspections, Recording and Industry-Specific Guidance

As you are likely aware by now, in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the U.S. has recently enacted several laws, each of which has provisions which affect employee benefit plans, and the responsibilities of employers who operate them, including… more Continue reading FFCRA & CARES Act: COVID-19 & Employee Benefit Plans

Businesses re-opening after a temporary shutdown due to the global pandemic may soon receive legal protection from state and federal governments. Labor & Employment Practice Group member Melissa McDuffey discusses two key Senate bills designated to protect Oklahoma businesses at the Oklahoma Legislature… more Continue reading COVID-19 Weekly Recap for Employers—May 14, 2020

In addition to implementing business re-opening plans, employers should consider a checklist of practical steps to create a safe environment that respects the health-related needs of all employees. Labor & Employment Practice Group Co-Chair Randall J. Snapp discusses best practices to include in your… more Continue reading COVID-19 Weekly Recap for Employers—May 7, 2020

As businesses prepare return-to-work plans, one of the most pressing issues facing employers regarding workplace safety is whether or not to test employees for COVID-19. Labor & Employment Practice Group Co-Chair Adam W. Childers discusses the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) recently… more Continue reading COVID-19 Weekly Recap for Employers—April 30, 2020

As U.S. employers begin plans to return employees to the workforce, the number one question on the minds of management and human resources professionals has been – how do we make sure the return of employees does not cause further… more Continue reading EEOC Gives Green Light to Employers to Conduct COVID-19 Employee Testing