We live in rapidly changing, uncertain, and complex times. The COVID-19 pandemic has directly affected the way Cleveland companies conduct businesses. New federal and Ohio employment laws resulting from the pandemic may affect your business and employees. Shared Time can work with your company during this time of crisis to mitigate the pandemic’s impact on your business and ease the burden of navigating new legal requirements.

OSHA and COVID-19

Gradual and Phased Opening Procedures

• Develop a game plan to open

• CDC and Ohio Department of Health employee requirement guidelines

• Employer notification to county department of health

Safety Committee

• Respond to safety complaints

• Encourage employees to identify and present safety issues without reprisal

Personal Protective Equipment

• Respiratory equipment

• Standards

• PPE employee safety training

The CARE Act

Payroll Protection Act – Requirements

• Tax credit

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

• Integrated/joint employer

Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

• Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act – COVID 19 (EPSLA)

• Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA