The CWMEB Journal

• posted: Aug. 10, 2020
• workplace safety

On July 15th, the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry adopted a first-of-its-kind statewide “Emergency Temporary Standard” for workplace safety during the COVID-related public health emergency.  These mandatory state regulations Read More

• posted: Jul. 22, 2020
• COVID,  COVID-19,  District of Columbia,  Mask Mandate,  new Guidance

To fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus, D.C. Mayor Bowser issued two new orders on July 22:  Order 2020-079 extending the public health emergency to October 9, 2020; and Read More

• posted: Jun. 26, 2020

On June 19, the Mayor’s office announced that the District of Columbia would enter "Phase 2" of the reopening process and released guidance that was immensely more detailed than the Read More

• posted: Jun. 26, 2020

Updated 7/1/2020 Phase 3 Reopening.  The Governor has confirmed that effective July 1 (and continuing until further notice), the Commonwealth will enter Phase 3 of its planned gradual reopening process.  Here is Read More

• posted: Jun. 11, 2020

DC’s “Reopening” – Phase 1 Summary Updated 6/11/2020 Per the Mayor’s Order 2020-067 (“Phase 1 Order”), DC entered “Phase 1” of it reopening process as of Friday, May 29th.  That Order will Read More

• posted: Jun. 03, 2020

Governor’s EO61 (Third Amendment) and EO65 – “Phase 2” reopening to begin June 5 for most of Virginia, with NoVA and the City of Richmond following on June 12 Updated 6/10/2020 EO61/EO65 Read More

• posted: May 28, 2020

FAQs: Virginia Governor's Executive Order (EO63) on Face Coverings Inside Buildings 5/28/20 On May 26, 2020, Governor Northam issued Executive Order No. 63.  Noting that the virus that causes COVID19 remains an Read More

• posted: May 22, 2020

"ReOpen DC" Recommendations On May 21, the DC Mayor released the recommendations of the “ReOpen DC Advisory Group.”  The Advisory Group's recommendations suggest that "Stage 1" of the DC reopen plan Read More

• posted: May 14, 2020

Order also addresses masks and required signage Updated 5/13/20 To fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus, D.C. Mayor Bowser issued Order 2020-053 closing non-essential businesses in Washington D.C.  In addition, on March Read More

• posted: May 11, 2020

Governor’s EO61 and EO62 - “Phase 1” reopening began May 16 for most of Virginia and May 29 for NoVA, Richmond and Accomack. Updated 5/28/2020 EO61/EO62 – Phase One Re-Opening.  Effective on Read More

• posted: May 05, 2020

This entry now superseded.  Starting May 15, the Governor's New Order EO61 effectively modified EO53. See separate CWMEB Journal entry on "Phase One." Governor's Executive Orders - EO53 (social distancing /non-essential Read More

• posted: May 05, 2020

Governor's Executive Orders - EO53 (social distancing and non-essential business) extended to May 14. "Phase 1" reopening may begin May 15.  EO55 still in place until June 10. Updated 5/05/20 EO55 - Read More

• posted: May 05, 2020

Governor's Executive Orders - EO53 (social distancing and non-essential business) extended to May 14. "Phase 1" reopening may begin May 15.  EO55 still in place until June 10. Updated 5/05/20 EO55 - Read More

• posted: Apr. 29, 2020

The spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the uncertainty it brings, especially to the economy, has caused concern among many association managers and members regarding the impact this crisis could have Read More

• posted: Apr. 22, 2020

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Virginia General Assembly Passes Legislation Authorizing 100% “Virtual” Board Meetings During Emergencies Updated 4/27/20 - Virginia Governor has signed the legislation As we all know, it has been a Read More

• posted: Apr. 15, 2020

Legal Disclaimer: This information is not intended to be legal advice. Legal advice must be tailored to the specific facts and circumstances of each case and each association’s governing documents. Also, Read More