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COVID-19: As offices reopen, here's what to expect if you're worried about getting sick on the job

  • Written by Elizabeth C. Tippett, Associate Professor, School of Law, University of Oregon
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If you’re among the tens of millions of people returning to work or preparing to do so after months sheltering in place, you may be worried it will put you and your family at increased risk of exposure to COVID-19.

The dilemma may be especially stark for the millions of Americans who can expect to...

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