COVID19

Doctors at Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, Va., Are wearing enhanced personal protective equipment in healthcare facilities (photo courtesy Carilion Clinic).Virginia frontline workers scored a victory on Saturday as the General Assembly almost…

RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) - Delegate Jay Jones 'bill that would allow first responders to obtain a presumption of COVID-19 disease under the state workers' compensation system is being forwarded to Governor Ralph Northam's desk.HB…

By Michael C. Duff Tuesday, February 23, 2021 | 41 | 0 | min read I accidentally came across a COVID-related bill recently advertised at Arkansas House that…

Monday, February 22, 2021 Manufacturing employers are likely to continue to see an increase in COVID-19-related litigation in the industry. Keeping…

Virginia lawmakers have passed laws that allow certain first aiders to claim workers' compensation if they are hampered by COVID-19. However, they still have to agree on some details.The measures would make…

In case you failed, a group of civil rights organizations - including the North Carolina Justice Center (parent organization of NC Policy Watch) - filed a complaint with the federal government yesterday because the North Carolina Department…

Cheri Berry's stain on the NC Department of Labor is still visible, despite a new face in the elevators of the state these days.The former Labor Commissioner retired from her position at the end of 2020; In November, she…

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed into law a major COVID-19 liability bill, which soared through the Montana Legislature during its first month.Senate Bill 65, sponsored by Sen. Steve Fitzpatrick,…

Israel Coronavirus Image via Pixabay BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 1.930, February 14, 2020 SUMMARY: Pavlovian opposition to government action to lower the COVID-19…

Like the legalization of marijuana and the increase in the minimum wage, guaranteed paid family and sick leave for workers is a progressive policy that voters have long advocated but failed to implement. The COVID-19 pandemic, which has…