Employee Face Mask Policy | Practical Law

Employee Face Mask Policy | Practical Law

An employee policy governing the required or recommended wearing of face masks, respirators, or other face coverings in a non-health care setting. This policy provides protocols to help employers maintain a safe and healthy workplace during the COVID-19 era, but may also be used in the context of any public health emergency. The policy is based on general guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the World Health Organization (WHO), but may be tailored to comply with specific state and local requirements, which may vary by industry. This Standard Document is jurisdiction-neutral and has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.

Employee Face Mask Policy

Practical Law Standard Document w-025-5250 (Approx. 33 pages)

Employee Face Mask Policy

by Practical Law Labor & Employment
Law stated as of 06 May 2022 • USA (National/Federal)
An employee policy governing the required or recommended wearing of face masks, respirators, or other face coverings in a non-health care setting. This policy provides protocols to help employers maintain a safe and healthy workplace during the COVID-19 era, but may also be used in the context of any public health emergency. The policy is based on general guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the World Health Organization (WHO), but may be tailored to comply with specific state and local requirements, which may vary by industry. This Standard Document is jurisdiction-neutral and has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.
NOTE: Given that most private sector employers outside the health care sector no longer must require the wearing of face mask, Practical Law has converted this resource to dated status, current as of May 6, 2022 when it was last reviewed.