As children are back in school for the 2021-2022 school year, they look forward to a time of new beginnings and friendships; new goals and dreams; as well as new supplies, clothes, and shoes. Unfortunately, the delta variant has also made it a time of renewed caution. Last year I posted back to school article on the importance getting an medical power of attorney and HIPAA release. It’s just as important now as it was then. Especially if you’re working…
If you work in a school, have a student, or an adult student; I urge you to seriously consider getting your estate plan together. Since I’ve worked in the public school system as a teacher; I know they are some of the germiest places on earth. To keep healthy while I was teaching, I used at least a half a dozen different ways to “high five” students without ever touching them. Kids get germs from school. They’re going back to…
Last month, Governor Polis issued guidance for employers as well as public places regarding equal opportunities and accommodations due to the Corona virus. The guidelines discuss non-discrimination and reasonable accommodations for those with with disabilities. “Vulnerable Individuals”, people with Covid-19, and those who have been exposed to Covid-19. The governor’s recommendations provide clarity to employers during this time. Below is a synopsis of the governor’s guidelines. Employees with Disabilities Employers still must uphold their obligations under the American with Disabilities…
COVID-19 is unprecedented in its impact on life and government. In the past few months, Colorado has issued executive orders, regulations, and health standards in an emergency response to the pandemic. Above all, a business owner has a duty to provide a safe environment for people in your place of business. The state’s safer-at-home public health and executive orders can be found here: https://covid19.colorado.gov/covid-19-in-colorado/public-health-executive-orders-resource Public Health Order 20-28, sets out the guidelines every business should follow. Among them are: Deputize…