Retailers Worried Over Conflicting Masking Guidance for Workers

Retailers caught between conflicting local and federal guidance on when masks should be worn are worried OSHA will cite employers who don’t follow the stricter federal Covid-19 recommendations.

The Retail Leaders Industry Association is raising the concern as state and local public health departments drop recommendations for masks to be always worn inside stores while tougher federal guidance is unchanged.

“As the CDC contemplates revising their mask guidance it is our hope the Department of Labor and OSHA do not take enforcement actions against retailers who may modify their Covid-19 action plans to align with state and local orders,” Brian ...