Governor proclamation requiring accommodation of high-risk employees extended

Gov. Inslee has extended Proclamation 20-46 “High-Risk Employees—Workers’ Rights until at least Aug. 1. The proclamation requires employers to take extra measures to accommodate employees who are considered at high risk for severe illness or death if they contract COVID-19. Requirements include providing all available options for alternative work assignments if requested. See here for more on the proclamation and here for the Governor’s extension order.