#WorkforceWednesday: Coronavirus Tough Questions – Furloughs and Reductions, Unionized Workforces, Employee Benefits - Employment Law This Week®

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It's #WorkforceWednesday. Over the last week, employers faced tough questions stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. The week’s top workforce management and employment law news addresses these concerns:

Furloughs or Reductions (Video)

As numerous states issued “stay at home” or “shelter in place” orders, employers across the country face difficult decisions about how to stay afloat and maintain their operations. Marc Mandelman discusses best practices for implementing See more +

It's #WorkforceWednesday. Over the last week, employers faced tough questions stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. The week’s top workforce management and employment law news addresses these concerns:

Furloughs or Reductions (Video)

As numerous states issued “stay at home” or “shelter in place” orders, employers across the country face difficult decisions about how to stay afloat and maintain their operations. Marc Mandelman discusses best practices for implementing furloughs or reductions in force.

Coronavirus Considerations for Unionized Workforces

Employers have a legal duty to bargain with labor unions representing their employees regarding the employees’ wages, hours, and other conditions of employment. Employers should review their collective bargaining agreements and schedule meetings with union leadership as soon as possible. Read more for specific considerations: https://www.managementmemo.com/2020/03/17/coronavirus-considerations-for-employers-with-a-unionized-workforce/

Critical Benefits Guidance

Several employee benefits areas are impacted by actions employers may be taking to keep their workforces and business operations safe. Click here for a rundown of benefits guidance in the time of COVID-19: https://www.workforcebulletin.com/tag/benefits-guidance/

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