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… 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 …

… simultaneously released to theaters and streaming service HBO Max. With movie theaters still shuttered in New York and Los Angeles, attendance was down 92 percent at AMC theaters in October and November. If that trend doesn’t turn around, the movie company would need over $750 million to keep its locations open. A look back at 2020 reveals an ever darkening trend for the entertainment and live events industry. Early on, the pandemic halted movie and TV productions entirely and forced the cancellation of concerts and other live events. Media stocks plummeted and many people lost their jobs. While the …

… announced the addition of coronavirus testing facilities at both O’Hare International and Midway Airports. The city is hopeful that the presence of easily accessible testing locations will encourage the resumption of both leisure and business travel though its airports. Navigating the dynamic business landscape in a post-coronavirus era will require patience, flexibility and a willingness to both embrace new technologies, as well as knowing when older customs, such as a face to face meeting, are required. FMCSA Extends and Expands Emergency Declaration The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on December 1 that all necessary regulatory measures have …

… there are other notable wins in the policyholders’ column. In Studio 417 v. Cincinnati Insurance Co., a U.S. district judge in Missouri denied the insurer’s motion to dismiss a complaint filed by Studio 417. The court found that the presence of coronavirus in the salon chain’s Missouri locations were a physical substance that attached to and damaged their property. Therefore, rendering them unsafe and therefore presented a valid reason for the case to move forward. In a later suit, Blue Springs Dental Care v. Owners Insurance, the same judge restated the same argument, finding reason for the …

… Mutual Insurance Co., workers and family members filed suit against McDonald’s for public nuisance and negligence because of their decision to remain open during the pandemic. The plaintiffs contend they have been exposed to the virus and incurred an increased likelihood of contraction because of the fast food chain location’s decision. In the absence of federal legislation, states have forged ahead with liability and compensability measures of their own. In Michigan, a bill guaranteeing immunity for health care workers providing COVID-19 care from civil action was passed 29-8, and a second bill aims to protect businesses …