OSHA Revises Its COVID-19 Recordkeeping and Enforcement Guidance

As states begin reopening their economies, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has issued two revised enforcement policies to ensure employers are acting to protect their employees. The policies provide guidance on recording cases of COVID-19 in the workplace and an interim enforcement response plan. The policies became effective on May 26, 2020, and…

The Most Common Employment Practices Claims due to COVID-19

As COVID-19 continues to spread, there has been a massive upheaval of the American workplace. Employers have found themselves implementing policies and procedures to address a wide array of issues including remote work, layoffs, furloughs, pay cuts, and workplace conditions. The uncertainty in the wake of COVID-19 has left employers at an increased risk of…

Association Risk – Liability Exclusions for Communicable Disease

Community Association Institute has counseled associations Owners, Board Members and Managers to review the policies to see how they will respond to a claim involving COVID-19. Unfortunately, policies may not be clear on what is covered, but an exclusion clarifies these situations. When reviewing both General Liability and Directors & Officers Liability policies, be sure…

Maryland Condominium Act Update – Unit Owner Responsibility for the Deductible Increases

An amendment to the Maryland Condominium Act, passed during the 2020 session of the Maryland General Assembly, will take effect October 1, 2020. Currently, the association can charge up to $5,000 of the master policy deductible to the unit owner where damage originated. The new amendment will increase that cap to $10,000 of the deductible.…

COVID-19 Best Practices for Community Associations

As the warm, sunny weather entices people out of quarantine to enjoy parks, beaches, golf courses, and pools, community associations must decide how and whether to safely reopen common areas and recreational facilities. To help guide your discussions and decisions, the Community Associations Institute developed ‘Healthy Communities,’ a 10-page summary of practical advice and COVID-19…