The Situation: A rising number of lawsuits by former and current employees claim that workplaces not complying with COVID-19 health guidelines are public nuisances requiring abatement.
The Result: Courts are split on...more
The Situation: Employers face an increased risk of COVID-19-related employment practices liability ("EPL") claims as more employees return to the workplace while the virus continues to spread in many states and cities.
The...more
As the United States and other countries gradually ease stay-at-home orders and mandatory lockdowns, data-driven technologies have become increasingly discussed as a potential strategy for tracing and mitigating the further...more
7/13/2020
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Contact Tracing ,
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Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
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Health and Safety ,
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Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Workplace Safety
When properly employed, liability waivers—contractual provisions by which one party agrees to relinquish the right to recover for certain injuries—can be an effective means of minimizing the risks arising from the...more