I am a small business owner and agree with the NFIB stance and comments on this issue.

I oppose the draft VDOLI COVID-19 regulations and have serious concerns about the process and lack of public participation in their development.

It is unreasonable to apply "one size fits all" COVID-19 regulations to all employers and employees.

Codifying guidance is not a reasonable replacement for regulation.

These regulations should not be promulgated through an emergency process and without participation in the meeting of the Health & Safety Codes Board.

OSHA already rejected the AFL-CIO's petition for an emergency temporary standard for COVID-19 and the US Court od Appeals for the District of Columbia denied their petition for a writ of mandamus to compel OSHA to issue an Emergency Temporary Standard for Infectious Diseases.

VDOLI should focus on developing training curriculum for employees as well as assisting employers prepare COVID-19 infectious disease preparedness and response plans

My company takes its responsibility for protecting employees seriously. The COVID-19 draft regulations will only make a difficult situation worse for both employees and employers. Please focus your time and attention on bad actors who knowingly violate COVID-19 guidance.

My company accepts and seeks guidance from associations, industry members, state and federal agencies as well as many other experts. We exceed these recommendations out of compassion for employees whose safety and wellbeing we take very seriously.