ISSA Joins Organizations in Call for Congress to Support Liability Relief

ISSA  joined more than 375 organizations to urge U.S. Congress to support “timely, targeted, and temporary” liability relief provisions contained in the SAFE TO WORK Act (S. 4317).

In a letter to members of Congress, the signatories stated that “these crucial protections would safeguard health care workers, providers, and facilities, as well as businesses, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions against unfair lawsuits so they can continue to contribute to a safe and effective economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. This legislation is critically needed and should be enacted as soon as possible.” The signatories urged congressional members to support the inclusion of these provisions in a “Phase Four” COVID-19 relief package.

The cleaning industry continues to work tirelessly to protect Americans from COVID-19 through the critical provision of cleaning and disinfecting products and services. However, as these workers and businesses keep our communities safe and healthy, our members and constituencies remain concerned that, despite doing their best to follow applicable government guidelines, they will be forced to defend against an onslaught of frivolous lawsuits. Unfortunately, this concern has already begun to materialize.

Learn more about the SAFE TO WORK act. 

ISSA is working diligently to support the full spectrum of the cleaning industry in the U.S. and worldwide during the COVID-19 pandemic, including providing a variety of government affairs resources to support its members during this challenging time. Please contact your elected officials and support the ISSA Advocacy Fund in any amount to help ISSA continue to advocate for liability relief as part of the next federal stimulus package. For questions regarding ISSA advocacy, including the association’s response to COVID-19 and the ISSA Advocacy Fund, please contact [email protected].