EEOC, Department of Labor Issue New COVID-19 Regulatory Guidance
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Last week, the federal government issued two announcements of interest to the ready mixed concrete industry. First, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC) updated its technical guidance addressing COVID-19 and the federal anti-discrimination laws enforced by the agency, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It includes 18 new questions and answers. Most involve three topics:
- Disability-related inquiries and medical examinations;
- Confidentiality of medical information; and
- Reasonable accommodations.
They can be found in EEOC’s full guidance document, What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws.
Second, the Department of Labor’s Wage & Hour Division announced revisions to regulations that implement paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave provisions for those companies that fall under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). These regulations take effect on Wednesday, September 16.
The revised rule clarifies workers’ rights and employers’ responsibilities regarding FFCRA paid leave. The rule was issued in light of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York’s August 3, decision invalidating portions of the relevant regulations.
- Read the revised FFCRA rule in the Federal Register.
- Further details can be found on the U.S. Department of Labor’s website.
NRMCA continually updates its COVID-19 Resources webpage to reflect the above and other relevant information.
