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Emergency Order #8: Required Face Mask Poster for Customers and Visitors
PHMDC Emergency Order #8: Clarifications
Starting Monday, July 13 at 8:00 a.m., individuals over 4 years old must wear a mask when inside and around people they do not live with under Public Health Madison and Dane County (PHMDC) Emergency Order #8. PHMDC also launched a webpage dedicated to providing additional information about the new order and face masks generally.
Most of the requirements in Emergency Order #7 remain in place. However, there are two important changes for employers:
- All individuals age 5 or older must wear a face mask (or other face covering) that covers their nose and mouth
- This face covering requirement applies when individuals are:
- In any enclosed building where other people, except people who live together, could be present
- In line to enter any indoor space
- In any public transportation, paratransit vehicle, taxi, private car service, ride-sharing vehicle, or any other vehicle for hire
- Individuals may remove their face covering:
- While eating or drinking
- When communicating with an individual who is deaf or hard of hearing, and communication is impossible through other means
- While obtaining a service that requires the temporary removal of a face mask
- If necessary to confirm their identity
- When a federal or state law prohibits the face covering
- The following individuals are exempt from the requirement to wear a face covering:
- Individuals who cannot wear a face mask due to government safety guidelines that apply to their work
- Individuals with a medical condition, mental health condition, or disability that prevent them from wearing a face covering
- Organizations can, but are not required to, post PHMDC’s model “masks required” sign
- This face covering requirement applies when individuals are:
- Employers must revise their required protective measure policy
- Organizations are required to implement hygiene, cleaning, and protective measure policies. Emergency Order #8 only changes the protective measure policy, which now must ensure:
- Individuals are at least six feet from others whenever possible
- Employees are provided with and wear face coverings at all times when indoors
- Note: This means employers must provide masks to their Dane County employees.
- Note that employers are required to document that employees receive, acknowledge, or are trained on the policy. For example, an email with the revised policy sent with read receipt likely satisfies this requirement. If you would like to schedule a meeting with us to discuss the policy requirements, prepare a customized policy and/or training for your organization, please contact us.
- Organizations are required to implement hygiene, cleaning, and protective measure policies. Emergency Order #8 only changes the protective measure policy, which now must ensure:
Violations of this order are considered ordinance violations and are enforceable by any local law enforcement official. PHMDC has created a new complaint team that will evaluate and address complaints.
The Lake Effect team will continue to monitor important updates such as these from Dane County and other counties across the state. Please keep watching for blogs and emails from us for important legal updates and HR best practices. Contact us at info@le-hrlaw.com or 1-844-333-5253.
