COVID-19
Recalled Workers Don’t Want to Return Because of Health Risks or Child Care – Now What?
May 8, 2020
Some employers have asked what are their obligations to such workers under the law? Can they terminate them, or do they have to accommodate them?
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EEOC Adds Q&A on Reasonable Accommodation Upon Return to Work
May 7, 2020
On May 7th, the EEOC once again updated its Technical Assistance overview “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and other EEO Laws.”
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CDC Issues Re-Opening Guidance for Employers in Light of COVID-19
May 5, 2020
When it comes to preparing your physical workplace for your employees’ return, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued re-opening guidance. The guidance requires businesses to make a cleaning plan and follow it. Here are the highlights.
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Reopening Workplaces During The COVID-19 Pandemic
May 5, 2020
This memorandum discusses various issues employers should consider as they prepare their workplaces for a return to work.
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DOL Invites Dialogue On Reopening Issues
May 4, 2020
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is hosting a national online dialogue about challenges employers may face as they reopen.
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OSHA Issues Guidance for Restaurants During COVID-19
May 4, 2020
On May 1st, the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued guidance specific to the food and beverage industry addressing industry standards amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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DWZ – Drinking While Zooming (And Other Telework Dilemmas)
April 29, 2020
Things are happening while employees work from home that raise concerns.
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EEOC Approves Screening for COVID-19 Before Employees Return To Work
April 27, 2020
Preparing us for the inevitable return from this pandemic, the EEOC asks and answers one new question in its “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO laws” Technical Assistance.
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The SBA Resumes the Paycheck Protection Program and Provides Additional Clarifications
April 27, 2020
While the basics of the program remain unchanged, there are a few issues worth noting.
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Return to Work: Avoiding Discrimination Claims While Protecting Employees from COVID-19
April 27, 2020
When employees return to work, employers must be cautious not to inadvertently run afoul of the Americans with Disabilities Act (and any parallel state discrimination laws) when they take steps to reduce the risk of employees becoming infected with COVID-19.
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CMS Expert Guide to Government Support for Employers and Workers
April 27, 2020
Our expert guide explores the various measures that governments have implemented to ensure business continuity and alleviate the stress that the pandemic is placing on employers and workers.
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Breaking News for Illinois Employers: Workers’ Compensation Presumption of Work-relatedness to Be Withdrawn
April 26, 2020
The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission has called an emergency meeting on Monday to withdraw its controversial new rule adopting a rebuttal presumption of work-relatedness for first responders and essential workers who contract COVID-19.
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