April 26, 2020
By Charles Davis
Back in March, (click here) US President Donald Trump promised that "anybody that wants a test can get a test." That was not true then — but, eight weeks later, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti says it is now the case in his city, making it the first in the nation to achieve the milestone.
"We know that coronavirus is a silent killer that moves quietly through the population," Garcetti said at an April 29 press conference, announcing the move. As of Wednesday night, Los Angeles had over 1,000 deaths from the virus and 22,485 cases.
"Many people who transmit the disease — this is why it is so deadly — don't know that they have it," the mayor noted. "And this illustrates why making testing available to anyone who wants it is essential. We heard national leaders talk about that in early March, but it's difficult for folks to scale that ."...
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
I wish American workers would know their rights and respect there own sense of safety AND VALUE!
March 9, 2020
Question 1. May an employer (click here) send home an employee involuntarily who has or is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19?
Answer 1. Yes. In response to the current COVID-19 outbreak, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has cited its 2009 pandemic H1N1 flu guidance, which states that advising workers with symptoms to go home either (a) is not a disability-related action if the illness is akin to seasonal influenza or (b) is permitted under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) if the illness is serious enough to pose a direct threat to the employee or coworkers. Further, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) guidance advises that employees with symptoms of acute respiratory illness and a fever (greater than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or 37.8 degrees Celsius, using an oral thermometer) should stay home. Of course, employers should apply this type of policy uniformly and in a manner that does not discriminate based on any protected characteristic (e.g., national origin, gender, race, etc.)....
The only people Donald John Trump or any other of his morons can demand to accept life-threatening danger in their jobs is the USA military.
...Q4. When may an employee who was sent home for exhibiting symptoms (subjective or measured fever, cough, difficulty breathing) return to work?
A4. The CDC has indicated that in general business settings (i.e., non-healthcare settings where individuals in the workplace are not at a greater risk of contracting COVID-19), employees may return to work at least 24 hours after no longer having or exhibiting (a) a fever (defined by the CDC as a temperature greater than 100.4º F or 37.8º C), (b) signs of a fever [what the CDC means is unclear], and (c) any other symptoms, without the aid of fever-reducing medicines (e.g., anything containing ibuprofen or acetaminophen) or other symptom-masking medicines (e.g., cough suppressants).
The return-to-work standards and time periods may be different for an individual with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis. Employers should consult the CDC’s and other public health authorities’ guidance.
Employers considering implementation of policies beyond the CDC’s guidance (e.g., a longer “return to work” time period) should consider the basis for those and consult with legal counsel.
An employer may want to meet with any returning employees to remind them to practice good respiratory etiquette and hand hygiene, avoid close contact with individuals who appear to be sick, and stay home if they begin to feel sick, for the health and safety of those employees and their coworkers, as well as the continued operations of the employer....
Any person being threatened by their governor to report to work or else is violating the law. The law they are violating is harassment. There are also issues of terroristic threats when anyone is threatening another USA citizen with harm in any manner.
Harassment (click here) is a form of employment discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, (ADA).
Harassment is unwelcome conduct that is based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Harassment becomes unlawful where 1) enduring the offensive conduct becomes a condition of continued employment, or 2) the conduct is severe or pervasive enough to create a work environment that a reasonable person would consider intimidating, hostile, or abusive....
Run, do not walk, to the nearest attorneys that can uphold the integrity of a person to a right to work IN SAFETY and NOT IN DANGER of contracting the SARS-CoV-2 virus!
Many people believe (click here) that because Iowa is an at-will state, employees have no rights and can be terminated for any reason at all. Luckily, this is not true. With experience handling all types of employment law cases, we at Higgins Law Firm, PLLC, understand that it’s essential to combine education with strong representation....
My understanding of the meat processing plants that Trump is using to carry out his ego-driven dictatorship is not providing N-95 masks, a separate residence for their employees from their family to ensure they are not bringing SARS-CoV-2 virus to their spouses, roommates or children.
There is an order Trump used to compel the meat processing plants to produce meat regardless of the dangers of the virus and/or orders of the CDC. That does not mean the employees are compelled to compromise their safety or that of their families to carry out the employer's responsibility. This is a virus that has already killed workers in meat processing plants.
Meat Processing Plants may have to purchase meat from other countries to fulfill Trump's demand.
While Trump is compelling the meat processing plants to provide food to the American people, there is no clear definition that employees under threat by dangerous working conditions have to meet the need of their employers.
Rosie the Riveter never faced death on the job.
The only people Donald John Trump or any other of his morons can demand to accept life-threatening danger in their jobs is the USA military.
...Q4. When may an employee who was sent home for exhibiting symptoms (subjective or measured fever, cough, difficulty breathing) return to work?
A4. The CDC has indicated that in general business settings (i.e., non-healthcare settings where individuals in the workplace are not at a greater risk of contracting COVID-19), employees may return to work at least 24 hours after no longer having or exhibiting (a) a fever (defined by the CDC as a temperature greater than 100.4º F or 37.8º C), (b) signs of a fever [what the CDC means is unclear], and (c) any other symptoms, without the aid of fever-reducing medicines (e.g., anything containing ibuprofen or acetaminophen) or other symptom-masking medicines (e.g., cough suppressants).
The return-to-work standards and time periods may be different for an individual with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis. Employers should consult the CDC’s and other public health authorities’ guidance.
Employers considering implementation of policies beyond the CDC’s guidance (e.g., a longer “return to work” time period) should consider the basis for those and consult with legal counsel.
An employer may want to meet with any returning employees to remind them to practice good respiratory etiquette and hand hygiene, avoid close contact with individuals who appear to be sick, and stay home if they begin to feel sick, for the health and safety of those employees and their coworkers, as well as the continued operations of the employer....
Any person being threatened by their governor to report to work or else is violating the law. The law they are violating is harassment. There are also issues of terroristic threats when anyone is threatening another USA citizen with harm in any manner.
Harassment (click here) is a form of employment discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, (ADA).
Harassment is unwelcome conduct that is based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Harassment becomes unlawful where 1) enduring the offensive conduct becomes a condition of continued employment, or 2) the conduct is severe or pervasive enough to create a work environment that a reasonable person would consider intimidating, hostile, or abusive....
Run, do not walk, to the nearest attorneys that can uphold the integrity of a person to a right to work IN SAFETY and NOT IN DANGER of contracting the SARS-CoV-2 virus!
Many people believe (click here) that because Iowa is an at-will state, employees have no rights and can be terminated for any reason at all. Luckily, this is not true. With experience handling all types of employment law cases, we at Higgins Law Firm, PLLC, understand that it’s essential to combine education with strong representation....
My understanding of the meat processing plants that Trump is using to carry out his ego-driven dictatorship is not providing N-95 masks, a separate residence for their employees from their family to ensure they are not bringing SARS-CoV-2 virus to their spouses, roommates or children.
There is an order Trump used to compel the meat processing plants to produce meat regardless of the dangers of the virus and/or orders of the CDC. That does not mean the employees are compelled to compromise their safety or that of their families to carry out the employer's responsibility. This is a virus that has already killed workers in meat processing plants.
Meat Processing Plants may have to purchase meat from other countries to fulfill Trump's demand.While Trump is compelling the meat processing plants to provide food to the American people, there is no clear definition that employees under threat by dangerous working conditions have to meet the need of their employers.
Rosie the Riveter never faced death on the job.
If Pence can't even take care of himself, he will never take care of Americans.
It is gross neglect and abuse of power exhibited by the Vice President. Trump stated some time ago that Pence had to conduct himself as Trump would. We already know Trump refuses to wear masks. This is nothing short of a political stunt setting the absolutely worst example possible to the country and international community. The Trump administration is a disgrace.
A lot of news about COVID-19 today.
The most urgent is the strokes our young people are experiencing in regard to COVID-19. We know young adults went to Florida beaches, contracted SARS-CoV-2 and then carried it back into the country. We also know will these young people sustain well against the virus and my only feel like the flue, this is NOT the flu and the myths need to end.
We also know the virus itself is very, very dangerous, and causes blood clots. As a result of these clots, there are strokes in young adults and quite possibly heart attacks in middle age and older adults.
Deaths have occurred across the spectrum of age and no one is exempt from a dangerous pathology.
Young adults need to call 911 immediately as soon as their symptom of strokes begins. If there is someone to drive them and traffic is not usually heavy, then they can drive to the ER. Kindly remember EMTs have a direct link to an ER doctor and treatment begins when they arrive. There are many reasons to call 911 and sit tight but if it is more prudent to be driven to the ER then do so safely.
BUT, the important issue is that strokes are recognized at all ages and require a hospital and doctor to adequately address this type of emergency. With that, what then are the symptoms of a stroke?
This is an interesting icon to begin to understand the signs of a stroke. This is from a health care system (click here).
The word FAST is used by the American Stroke Association (click here).
But, basically, a stroke attacks everything that makes us human.
B - Our ability to walk and run is effected with a loss or impairment of balance.
E -When it comes to the eyes, the question is What are you seeing?" But perhaps the person is also being affected in their speech. When look at the eyes to determine if the pupils are equal. If they are not there is something seriously wrong going on with the person.
F - Facial droop is a cardinal sign of a stroke. If there is any facial drooping call 911 immediately.
A - Any changes in arms or legs in the way a person would normally control them. If for any reason the arms or legs are not NORMAL then an emergency is occurring, especially if the limb has become weak or flaccid.
S - I mentioned speech difficulty. It can occur in that the person is not able to speak or speak well, but, also if their statements are estranged from the person's normal. If for whatever reason an answer to a question is not forthcoming or not cohesive to the moment in time and the subject at hand, they are most likely struggling with their cognition and need to go to the hospital.
T - The last element is TIME. Take action quickly. Do not doubt your decision. If a person has any of the signs of a stroke, immediately act to assist. There is NO SHAME in being helpful. Call 911 immediately and let the EMTs do their job.
As mentioned blood clots can cause heart attacks. They can also what is called "thrombosis." Some of the most dangerous are those in the lungs that effect breathing and cause chest pain. Lung thrombosis (blood clot) can also travel to the heart. Other thromboses are those found in the leg, they are frequently called "Deep Vein Thrombosis." They are as equally dangerous as a lung thrombosis.
It can be difficult to decide (click here) when you should go to the emergency department. By knowing the signs and symptoms of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, you can empower yourself to make the best healthcare decisions for you.
Signs of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) include:
- Swelling of the legs, ankles, or feet
- Discomfort, heaviness, pain, aching, throbbing, itching, or warmth in the legs
- Skin changes in the leg such as discoloration, thickening, or ulceration
Signs of pulmonary thrombosis:
- Sudden shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Coughing up blood
- Rapid or irregular heart rate
Blood clots are very abnormal occurrences in the human body. They are very dangerous to the people experiencing them. It is important to recognize the signs of a blood clot and act to help and end the danger.
Depending on where the blood clot is found the emergency room doctors will know how to proceed. There are anti-thrombolytics that work immediately and end the threat of the blood clot, but, sometimes surgery is needed to remove the clot and possibly close a leaking blood vessel. Any of these treatments are important and saves lives. Frequently when these therapeutic measures are applied there will be no lingering effects of the blood clot or stroke and life can return to normal. The medicines that treat these clots are amazing. But, they can only be given in the ER under the observation of health care professionals.
Every life is important.
We also know the virus itself is very, very dangerous, and causes blood clots. As a result of these clots, there are strokes in young adults and quite possibly heart attacks in middle age and older adults.
Deaths have occurred across the spectrum of age and no one is exempt from a dangerous pathology.
Young adults need to call 911 immediately as soon as their symptom of strokes begins. If there is someone to drive them and traffic is not usually heavy, then they can drive to the ER. Kindly remember EMTs have a direct link to an ER doctor and treatment begins when they arrive. There are many reasons to call 911 and sit tight but if it is more prudent to be driven to the ER then do so safely.
BUT, the important issue is that strokes are recognized at all ages and require a hospital and doctor to adequately address this type of emergency. With that, what then are the symptoms of a stroke?
This is an interesting icon to begin to understand the signs of a stroke. This is from a health care system (click here).
The word FAST is used by the American Stroke Association (click here).But, basically, a stroke attacks everything that makes us human.
B - Our ability to walk and run is effected with a loss or impairment of balance.
E -When it comes to the eyes, the question is What are you seeing?" But perhaps the person is also being affected in their speech. When look at the eyes to determine if the pupils are equal. If they are not there is something seriously wrong going on with the person.
F - Facial droop is a cardinal sign of a stroke. If there is any facial drooping call 911 immediately.
A - Any changes in arms or legs in the way a person would normally control them. If for any reason the arms or legs are not NORMAL then an emergency is occurring, especially if the limb has become weak or flaccid.
S - I mentioned speech difficulty. It can occur in that the person is not able to speak or speak well, but, also if their statements are estranged from the person's normal. If for whatever reason an answer to a question is not forthcoming or not cohesive to the moment in time and the subject at hand, they are most likely struggling with their cognition and need to go to the hospital.
T - The last element is TIME. Take action quickly. Do not doubt your decision. If a person has any of the signs of a stroke, immediately act to assist. There is NO SHAME in being helpful. Call 911 immediately and let the EMTs do their job.
As mentioned blood clots can cause heart attacks. They can also what is called "thrombosis." Some of the most dangerous are those in the lungs that effect breathing and cause chest pain. Lung thrombosis (blood clot) can also travel to the heart. Other thromboses are those found in the leg, they are frequently called "Deep Vein Thrombosis." They are as equally dangerous as a lung thrombosis.
It can be difficult to decide (click here) when you should go to the emergency department. By knowing the signs and symptoms of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, you can empower yourself to make the best healthcare decisions for you.
Signs of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) include:
- Swelling of the legs, ankles, or feet
- Discomfort, heaviness, pain, aching, throbbing, itching, or warmth in the legs
- Skin changes in the leg such as discoloration, thickening, or ulceration
Signs of pulmonary thrombosis:
- Sudden shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Coughing up blood
- Rapid or irregular heart rate
Blood clots are very abnormal occurrences in the human body. They are very dangerous to the people experiencing them. It is important to recognize the signs of a blood clot and act to help and end the danger.
Depending on where the blood clot is found the emergency room doctors will know how to proceed. There are anti-thrombolytics that work immediately and end the threat of the blood clot, but, sometimes surgery is needed to remove the clot and possibly close a leaking blood vessel. Any of these treatments are important and saves lives. Frequently when these therapeutic measures are applied there will be no lingering effects of the blood clot or stroke and life can return to normal. The medicines that treat these clots are amazing. But, they can only be given in the ER under the observation of health care professionals.
Every life is important.
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