As COVID-19 lockdown orders begin to lift, employers are thinking about returning employees to work. Business owners and human resource professionals are facing novel and complex challenges as they adapt to evolving and increasingly intertwined laws, regulations and practical concerns and considerations.
On July 9th, a panel of Nossaman employment attorneys discussed key issues and frequently asked questions related to COVID-19 in the See more +
As COVID-19 lockdown orders begin to lift, employers are thinking about returning employees to work. Business owners and human resource professionals are facing novel and complex challenges as they adapt to evolving and increasingly intertwined laws, regulations and practical concerns and considerations.
On July 9th, a panel of Nossaman employment attorneys discussed key issues and frequently asked questions related to COVID-19 in the workplace. Topics covered include:
- Return-To-Work Plans: Who to return and when, high-risk and anxious workers, COVID-related childcare obligations and refusals to return
- Workplace Safety Considerations: Symptom screenings, confidentiality protocols, workplace modifications and employee nonworking time concerns
- Workforce Issues: Leaves of absence, disability issues, supplemental income considerations, furloughs, layoffs, rehiring protocols and teleworking issues
- Public Health Obligations: Handling potential or actual exposures, lockdown and notification procedures, reporting requirements and privacy protections See less -