HB 25-05: Employer COVID-19 Liability Limitation Act (Debating)

[SevenEleven]

I don't see any reason why this is necessary. This bill actually seems fairly cruel. At risk persons should not be forced to come back to work and then have protections removed.

[SevenEleven]

This bill just prevents an employee from suing an employer solely because they may have been exposed to COVID while working. The Exception clause still allows an employer to be sued if any COVID regulations such as enforcing required masks ect are ignored and not followed by the employer.

What are the federal laws on masks, etc?

[SevenEleven]

An Act

To limit the liability of employers in the event of employee exposure to COVID-19.

Section 1. Short title

This Act shall be cited as the “Employer COVID-19 Liability Limitation Act".

Section 2. Limitation of employer liability

(a) In general. —

An employer may not be held liable in any cause of action before a State, Regional, or Federal court for medical costs or other expenses related to their treatment as a result of an employee contracting COVID-19.

(b) Exception. —

Subsection (a) shall not apply if the employer violates State, Regional, or Federal Law related to workplace safety or employee rights protections, including any regulations on the usage and distribution of personal protection equipment by employees and any other COVID-19 prevention regulations.

(c) Employee options.

Employees who opt-out of returning to work due to the ongoing pandemic shall not be subject to penalization or termination by their employer and will continue to receive full benefits. This subsection shall not apply to persons who have already had and recovered from COVID-19.

Section 3. Effective date

This Act shall take effect immediately on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Amendment offered.

[SevenEleven]

Not Voting:
SevenEleven

😢 Sorry, won't happen again.