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… have been caused by the pandemic during a state of emergency. Further, it would create “certain rebuttable presumptions that coronavirus was present on specified property and caused physical loss or damage to that property which was the direct cause of the business interruption.” This presumption also applies to properties in locations under civil authority orders forcing them to close. Such closures would be considered the cause of physical loss or damage. Civil authority would be defined as “any federal, state or local government, or tribal government.” The bill would prohibit coronavirus from being construed as a pollutant or contaminant for …

… Outdoor retailer REI sold its brand new headquarters space in Bellevue, Washington, to Facebook for $390 million last year, before it had even moved in employees. Rather than have a single corporate headquarters, REI is taking a tact that other employers, including EPIC, may follow – the creation of several satellite locations organized by region, and the continued ability for employees to work remotely as a normal location of employment. These remote work decisions may be made partly in light of fluctuating commercial property prices. In New York, only 20 percent of employers say they will insist that workers come back …

… but new topics must be covered. Testing and Tracing – According to the Cal-OSHA regulation, California employers must conduct testing for current coronavirus infection. The tests do not have to be administered by a healthcare professional, and must be offered at no cost to employees during working hours. Options for locations to test are outlined in the FAQs. Notice Scenarios – Employers must provide written notice to employees, subcontracted employees and exclusive representatives within one business day of coronavirus exposure. Personal information about who has tested positive does not need to be provided. Information about coronavirus-related benefits, anti-retaliation and