Employers may be tempted to lift their pandemic-related safety requirements as federal and state authorities ease masking and other COVID-19 rules. But employers should note that they have ongoing obligations to protect the health and safety of their workers.
“It’s a lot to keep up with,” said Marissa Mastroianni, an attorney with Cole Schotz in Hackensack, N.J. She recommended that HR professionals speak with a trusted employment attorney to ensure their policies are up-to-date.
