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  What is Next If your Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19? OSHA ( Occupational Safety and Health Administration ) and the CDC ( Center for Diseases Control ) have published and revised guidelines on how to proceed if an employee shows symptoms or tests positive for COVID-19. I.                    Immediate Response   If an employee shows symptoms or has tested positive with COVID-19, employer should require employee to self-isolate and monitor symptoms as well as consult with his/her doctor immediately. In most situations you do not need to shut down the workplace. However, do close off any areas that could be contaminated or were used for an extended period of time by infected persons. The CDC recommends waiting 24 hours before cleaning and disinfecting to minimize others from being exposed to respiratory droplets. Any member or staff who has a COVID-19 patient in his home ...

  As States start reopening sectors of the economy, it is important to have a plan in action to facilitate this transition. Below you will find a list of recommendations for the construction industries and other businesses.    Check Best Health Practices and Guidelines   The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) website should be checked for updates. Moreover, recommendations and executive orders of the concerned State and the local health agency should be closely monitored.    For the construction industry, it is wise to communicate the status of construction and what contractors are doing to maintain safe and productive job sites, it is advisable to cover which standards and practices are in place on job sites and how to best approach the decisions on which projects should be permitted and how to phase in those decisions.    The procedure for communicating changes to employees ...

03/24/2020 Dear Client and Friends, Force Majeure Notice and forms are multiplying in the COVID-19 pandemic. We suggest a form for putting owners, contractors, and subcontractors on notice as the case may be. To access a Notice of Force Majeure Events forms see the link below. Call or email us if you need specific claims or contract advice. Notice of Force Majeure Event Contact us: (954) 567-1776 Visit us: www.sotolawgroup .com Follow us: www.facebook.com/sotolawgroupfl/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-soto-law-group-p.a./ The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. Additionally, the information above is not intended to be legal advice. Please consult with an experienced lawyer if you have a specific issue or dispute. Office locations: 2400 E. Commercial Boulevard, Suite 400, Fort L...

With the perpetual spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), businesses are on high alert with their course of business activities, the effect on their employees and clients, and their contractual obligations.  A vital clause to revisit in a business’ contract is force majeure. A force majeure is a contractual clause found in most construction contracts.  This clause will excuse the performance of a party or parties when an unforeseeable circumstance or event occurs that is beyond the control of the contracting parties.  Unforeseeable events may include war, influenza outbreaks, governmental action (such as mandated shutdown), or Acts of God (such as hurricanes or earthquakes).  COVID-19 may be considered a type of force majeure, dependent on the contractual force majeure language in a contract and the performance being prevented by the virus.   During these times, it is vital for businesses to revisit their contractual relationships and recognize not only ...

Have you heard about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act? Today the Senate has passed this bipartisan legislation that would benefit those families and businesses who have been affected by the COVID-19. Read more about this legislation and how working together we can overcome this crisis. Click the link below for a summary of the Family First Coronavirus Response Act : https://www.grassley.senate.gov/sites/default/files/FFCRA%20Summary.pdf Contact us: (954)  567-1776 Visit us: www.sotolawgroup.com Follow us: www.facebook.com/sotolawgroupfl/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-soto-law-group-p.a./