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Coronavirus Update 3-3-2021: As states lift mask mandates, remember that the law is always a floor and not a ceiling

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 By Jon Hyman

I just announced Texas is OPEN 100%. EVERYTHING. I also ended the statewide mask mandate. — Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) March 2, 2021 With...

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The 5th nominee for the “Worst Employer of 2021” is … the safety ignorer

Tuesday, March 2, 2021 By Jon Hyman

Nine days before Christmas, one of my neighbors posted the following on my community's Facebook page. Any prayer warriors on here, pleas...

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Coronavirus Update 3-1-2021: If “doing the right thing” doesn’t motivate you to take COVID-19 safety seriously, then consider the impact on your business if you don’t

Monday, March 1, 2021 By Jon Hyman

The sign on the door of Platform Beer's Columbus, Ohio, taproom reads: "The entire Platform Columbus crew has quit. The taproom is ...

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Coronavirus Update 2-26-2021: Adaptability

Friday, February 26, 2021 By Jon Hyman

Adaptability to change is itself a hallmark of successful education. – Peter Hilton 2020  –  2021 has been a different school year for every...

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The 4th nominee for the “Worst Employer of 2021” is … the socially distant mass discharger

Thursday, February 25, 2021 By Jon Hyman

Repeat after me. Thou shalt only fire people in person, and never by phone call, email, or text message. If, because of COVID-19, you absolu...

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Coronavirus Update 2-24-2021: How much does it cost an employer for not following COVID-19 safety rules?

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 By Jon Hyman

OSHA has cited a Missouri auto parts manufacturer for failing to implement and enforce coronavirus protections, which ultimately lead to an ...

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Coronavirus Update 2-23-2021: John Oliver tackles Covid and other safety issues in the meat packing industry

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 By Jon Hyman

Last year I nominated Tyson Foods for 2020's Worst Employer because some of its managers started a cash buy-in betting pool on which of ...

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Jon Hyman

Management-side employment lawyer. Chair of Employment & Labor and Craft Beer practices at Wickens Herzer Panza.

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