Solar Eclipse Creates Employee Safety Risks

Employers planning to host solar eclipse viewing parties should be aware of employee safety and workers compensation concerns. On Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse will take place and will be visible from cities including Portland, Oregon; Denver; Kansas City, Missouri; Nashville, Tennessee; Atlanta; and Charlotte, North Carolina. This is the first time a total eclipse has been visible in the United States since 1979. The rarity of this occurrence will likely draw widespread interest and employers have planned solar eclipse viewing parties.