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Massachusetts Employers Prepare to Re-Open Their Workplaces
By: Matthew Mitchell & Amanda Thibodeau
On May 17, 2021, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced that the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 Phased Economic Re-Opening Plan will terminate on May 29, 2021. The City of Boston, and most municipalities around the Commonwealth, have indicated their intent to align with the Governor’s announcement, and have taken steps to rescind the various municipal COVID-19 regulations and restrictions. As such, for Massachusetts employers, this means, effective May 29, 2021:
- Almost all worksites are permitted to re-open without limitations.
- Employee facial covering mandates are rescinded.
The Governor’s announcement emphasizes that employers must continue to adhere to practices that are consistent with their fundamental obligation to provide a safe work environment for their employees.
A detailed summary of Governor Baker’s announcement can be found in our COVID-19 Alert.
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