Q: Can General Contractors force subcontractors to wear a mask for Covid or threaten contract termination
Install team,
Just a reminder that the wearing of masks or face shields while in the customer home is not optional, and there is a zero tolerance policy if you do not wear them.
The only time it is optional is when you are outside of the home and separated by at least 6 feet.
Regardless of if the customer tells you not to bother, our policy is to wear them anyway.
In this time of Covid we must be extremely vigilant with regards to safe practices.
Thank you all for everything you do.
A: Unless you have a medical condition that prevents you from wearing a mask or face shield, you can be required to wear one while performing your work. If you do have a medical condition, you should work with your doctor to request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act from your employer to exempt you from this requirement.
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