Employee Temperature and Health Screenings | Statewide Orders List | June 12, 2020

This Won’t Hurt a Bit: Employee Temperature and Health Screenings – A-List of Statewide Orders, as of June 12, 2020

Governors and public health officials across the country have implemented stringent measures to help contain the spread of COVID-19, such as safer at home and face-covering mandates. Some jurisdictions also require employers to screen the health of employees, often as they begin a shift. These health screening steps, including temperature checks, are becoming more common as states further reopen their economies.

This post, current as of June 12, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. (CDT), covers statewide laws and orders that require employers to take employees’ temperatures and/or conduct other employee health screening procedures, such as asking employees about any COVID-19-consistent symptoms using a questionnaire or checklist. This chart covers only generally applicable requirements and does not cover the heightened requirements applicable to certain types of employees, such as healthcare workers; public health workers; long-term care, assisted living, and nursing home workers; first responders; and law enforcement. We will update this list regularly but expect it will become outdated quickly as new announcements are made.

Note that this list does not include temperature or health screening requirements at the local level. If you would like more information, please contact your Littler attorney for additional resources that summarize such requirements at both the state and local level.

In addition, this post does not address other significant issues related to employer screenings of employee health, including potential wage and hour, discrimination, and privacy concerns. As a result, employers should consult with counsel for details on additional orders that may apply to their operations and for guidance on related legal questions.

Employers interested in further information may wish to consult our articles identifying face covering guidance and return to work protocols, as well as our interactive reopening map. 

Click The Source Link Here: https://www.littler.com/publication-press/publication/wont-hurt-bit-employee-temperature-and-health-screenings-list to see the full article and the list state by state. 

By Littler Mendelson on June 12, 2020