With the status of COVID-19 changing on a near-daily basis and the state’s stop-and-go reopening process, employers are faced with unique employment law challenges related to safety complaints, reluctant or unwilling employees, mask-wearing debates, accommodation of medical and personal issues, and the ongoing impact of FFCRA benefits for illness and child care unavailability.
In this informative seminar, employment attorney Karen L. Gabler will address the most common questions and concerns raised by employers in managing a variety of business and employment issues arising from the coronavirus pandemic. Topics covered will include:
• Handling employee exposure to COVID-19
• Handling a positive diagnosis in the workplace
• Extending (or starting) furloughs
• Preparing for layoffs (and why COVID-19 doesn’t preclude wrongful termination claims)
• Ensuring a safe workplace
• Addressing employee complaints regarding safety
• Handling employee disputes regarding PPE and social distancing
• The employer’s ability to enforce mask-wearing
• Applying and managing FFCRA benefits
• Balancing FFCRA sick leave, state sick leave and company-provided paid time off
• Child care unavailability and remote schooling for Fall 2020
• When an employee refuses to return to work
• Addressing fraudulent unemployment law claims
• Responding to questions from at-risk employees
• Responding to questions from fearful employees
• Handling employee travel plans
• Compensation during employer-imposed quarantine
• Protecting against future claims
Business owners are encouraged to send their questions in advance to seminars@lightgablerlaw.com.
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