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Ex. MET-BOS-008Licensing Board Advisory Regarding Governor's Executive Order Effective August 11, 2020The Licensing Board for the City of Boston's Advisory Regarding Governor's Executive Order Effective August 11, 2020Licensing Board for the City of Boston (Kathleen M. Joyce, Chairman; Lesley Delaney Hawkins, Executive Secretary and General Counsel)City of Boston, MassachusettsCityAug. 10, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Gathering capFace-covering requirementAlcohol and barsWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-012St. 1950, c. 639 (the Civil Defense Act), ss. 1, 5, 7, 8, 8AAn Act to Provide for the Safety of the Commonwealth During the Existence of an Emergency Resulting from Disaster or from Hostile ActionGeneral Court; approved by the Governor July 20, 1950 (emergency law)MassachusettsStateJuly 20, 19502020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-030COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Order No. 2021-1 (June 14, 2021) (library exhibit MA-054; cross-reference, not re-saved)Reissuance of fourteen public health emergency orders under the May 28, 2021 declaration (EMS continuity; long-term care control; face…Commissioner of Public Health, with the authorization of the Public Health Council (June 9, 2021) and the approval of the GovernorMassachusettsStateJune 14, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyFace-covering requirementHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. MA-054COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Order No. 2021-1 (Reissuance of Certain Public Health Orders)Reissuance of Certain Public Health OrdersCommissioner of Public Health Monica Bharel, with the approval of the Public Health Council (June 9, 2021) and the GovernorMassachusettsStateJune 14, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-029Order of the Commissioner of Public Health Regarding Face Coverings to be Worn in Certain Settings (May 28, 2021) (library exhibit MA-050; cross-reference, not re-saved)DPH face-covering order for health care facilities and board-licensed practice locations, congregate care, shelters, houses of correction…Commissioner of Public Health Monica Bharel, with the approval of the Public Health Council and the GovernorMassachusettsStateMay 28, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyFace-covering requirementHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. MA-067COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Order No. 2021-4Order of the Commissioner of Public Health regarding the requirement for nursing home personnel to be vaccinated against COVID-19Acting Commissioner of Public Health Margret R. Cooke, with Public Health Council authorization (June 9, 2021) and the Governor's approvalMassachusettsStateAug. 4, 20212021 Q3Health care ordersWorkplace rulesVaccination or testingPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-06-017COVID-19 Order No. 45Order Instituting a Mandatory 14-Day Quarantine Requirement for Travelers Arriving in MassachusettsGovernor Charles D. BakerMassachusettsStateJuly 24, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1Travel and quarantineWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. MA-008COVID-19 Order No. 13Order Assuring Continued Operation of Essential Services in the Commonwealth, Closing Certain Workplaces, and Prohibiting Gatherings of More…Governor Charles D. BakerMassachusettsStateMar. 23, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateGathering capAlcohol and barsWorkplace rulesSupply chainPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-EDUCATION-HIGHER-ED-036Workplace Safety and Reopening Standards for Businesses and Other Entities Providing Youth and Adult Amateur Sports Activities - Phase III, Step 1 (July 6, 2020; amended Aug. 13, Oct. 2 and Oct. 4, 2020 and Feb. 8, 2021)Mandatory sector rules for youth and adult amateur sports: risk categories and levels of play, no indoor tournaments, 25-player caps…Secretary of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (Kathleen A. Theoharides)Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (Secretary), sector-specific rules for youth and adult amateur sports under the Governor's reopening orders; State levelStateJuly 6, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-LABOR-WORKPLACE-009Chapter 16 of the Acts of 2021, An Act providing for Massachusetts COVID-19 emergency paid sick leaveCOVID-19 Massachusetts emergency paid sick leave: every employer shall provide up to 40 hours of paid leave for COVID-19 illness…Massachusetts General Court; approved by Governor Baker May 28, 2021Massachusetts; General Court (program administered by the Executive Office for Administration and Finance; Department of Family and Medical Leave)StateMay 28, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Workplace rulesVaccination or testingQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-LABOR-WORKPLACE-042Chapter 55 of the Acts of 2021, An Act extending COVID-19 Massachusetts emergency paid sick leaveExtension of COVID-19 Massachusetts emergency paid sick leave to April 1, 2022Massachusetts General Court; approved by Governor Baker Sept. 29, 2021Massachusetts; General CourtStateSept. 29, 20212021 Q3Workplace rulesVaccination or testingQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-021COVID-19 Order No. 13 (Mar. 23, 2020) (library exhibit MA-008; cross-reference, not re-saved)Order Assuring Continued Operation of Essential Services in the Commonwealth, Closing Certain Workplaces, and Prohibiting Gatherings of More…Governor Charles D. BakerMassachusettsStateMar. 23, 20202020 Q2Standing dutyBusiness closureGathering capWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-022COVID-19 Order No. 33 (May 18, 2020) (library exhibit MA-017; cross-reference, not re-saved)Order Implementing a Phased Reopening of Workplaces and Imposing Workplace Safety Measures to Address COVID-19Governor Charles D. Baker (with DLS and DPH rules under s. 2)MassachusettsStateMay 18, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyBusiness closureCapacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-023COVID-19 Order No. 37 (June 6, 2020) (library exhibit MA-019; cross-reference, not re-saved)Order Authorizing the Re-Opening of Phase II EnterprisesGovernor Charles D. BakerMassachusettsStateJune 6, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyBusiness closureCapacity limitWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-024COVID-19 Order No. 31 (May 1, 2020) (library exhibit MA-016; cross-reference, not re-saved)Order Requiring Face Coverings in Public Places Where Social Distancing Is Not PossibleGovernor Charles D. BakerMassachusettsStateMay 1, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Standing dutyFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-025COVID-19 Order No. 55 (Nov. 2, 2020) (library exhibit MA-035; cross-reference, not re-saved)Revised Order Requiring Face Coverings in Public PlacesGovernor Charles D. BakerMassachusettsStateNov. 2, 20202020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-026COVID-19 Order No. 48 (Aug. 18, 2020) (library exhibit MA-028; cross-reference, not re-saved)Order Amending the Administration of Penalties Issued Pursuant to Certain COVID-19 OrdersGovernor Charles D. BakerMassachusettsStateAug. 18, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyGathering capFace-covering requirementTravel and quarantineWorkplace rulesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-031Chapter 16 of the Acts of 2021, s. 10 (May 28, 2021) (library exhibit AGY-ST-LABOR-WORKPLACE-009; cross-reference, not re-saved); Chapter 55 of the Acts of 2021 (extension; Ex. AGY-ST-LABOR-WORKPLACE-042)An Act Providing for Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick LeaveGeneral Court; approved by the Governor (emergency law)MassachusettsStateMay 28, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesVaccination or testingQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. ECO-B-130Executive Order No. 595, Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination for Executive Department Employees (Aug. 19, 2021)Executive Department employees must demonstrate full vaccination by October 17, 2021 (no test-out)Governor Charles D. BakerMassachusettsStateAug. 19, 20212021 Q3Workplace rulesVaccination or testingConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MA-016COVID-19 Order No. 31Order Requiring Face Coverings in Public Places Where Social Distancing Is Not PossibleGovernor Charles D. BakerMassachusettsStateMay 1, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Face-covering requirementWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MA-017COVID-19 Order No. 33Order Implementing a Phased Reopening of Workplaces and Imposing Workplace Safety Measures to Address COVID-19Governor Charles D. BakerMassachusettsStateMay 18, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Business closureTelework mandateCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MA-018COVID-19 Order No. 35Order Clarifying the Progression of the Commonwealth's Phased Workplace Re-Opening Plan and Authorizing Certain Re-Opening Preparations at…Governor Charles D. BakerMassachusettsStateJune 1, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Business closureAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MA-019COVID-19 Order No. 37Order Authorizing the Re-Opening of Phase II EnterprisesGovernor Charles D. BakerMassachusettsStateJune 6, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Business closureTelework mandateCapacity limitAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MA-021COVID-19 Order No. 40Order Further Advancing the Re-Opening of Phase II EnterprisesGovernor Charles D. BakerMassachusettsStateJune 19, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Business closureCapacity limitWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MA-022COVID-19 Order No. 41Order Authorizing the Reopening of Child Care Programs and Rescinding Eight COVID-19 OrdersGovernor Charles D. BakerMassachusettsStateJune 26, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Schools and child careCourts and public officesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read

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