The emergence of a virus in the workplace that fits the characteristics of a communicable disease as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is plausible given the fact that viruses develop rapidly and in conjunction with the global economy. As an employer, you are responsible for providing and ensuring a healthy working environment for your employees, as advised by the General Duty Clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). This clause entitles employees to “a place of employment which is free from recognized hazards that cause or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm.” As a result, if a communicable disease case arises within your organization, it is important that… Read the entire article from TIG Advisors Risk Insights.