As businesses prepare to reopen, they are weighing
implementation of various practices to ensure a safe environment
and minimize the spread of COVID-19. To protect employees, clients,
customers and visitors, businesses must adopt new measures, which
may include testing and other screening procedures, self-reporting
obligations, and certain medical examinations. Thinking ahead to
key issues under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and state privacy laws
can help companies mitigate risk in a compliant manner. The below
provides an overview of some rules and best practices for
businesses welcoming back employees and other visitors onto their
premises.
