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Coronavirus has altered work for 74% of employers

05/27/2020
Planning is well underway for U.S. employers to get back to work in a post-covid-19 environment, according to a new survey by the Willis Towers Watson consulting firm.

As employees return to work, consider alternative schedules

05/27/2020
Alternative scheduling discards the usual nine-to-five, Monday-through-Friday in favor of arrangements that add time and space between employees. This expanded way of deploying your workforce creates a wealth of potential scenarios.

Coronavirus resources for multinational employers

05/27/2020
Employers with overseas operations have a free, comprehensive source of country-specific coronavirus information and resources.

Coming to a court near you: covid-19 lawsuits

05/27/2020
In just a few weeks, dozens of federal lawsuits have been filed alleging some workplace wrong related to the coronavirus or covid-19.

Back-to-work checklist: Steps to consider in emerging from shutdown

05/21/2020
As workplaces reopen after the coronavirus shutdown, here is a checklist from The Conference Board to help your HR department plan these important safety, operational and legal decisions.

FBI warns of employees faking COVID diagnosis

05/21/2020
The FBI last month warned U.S. businesses that some employees may be using phony doctors’ notes to fake a positive coronavirus diagnosis. The reason: a paid vacation, of course.

COVID-19 a ‘reportable’ illness? OSHA softens stance

05/21/2020
When the coronavirus outbreak began, OSHA said employers would have to record the confirmed cases of COVID-19 on their OSHA 300 injury and illness logs if the employee’s infection was caused by an exposure to the virus at work.

It’s OK to test your employees for COVID-19, but beware the legal risks

05/21/2020
With coronavirus testing becoming a more accessible option for employers, some organizations are considering making testing a part of their employee back-to-work screening requirements. Attorney Nicholas Reiter of the Venable law firm suggests they consider these legal risks.

Next big coronavirus threat: lawsuits against employers

05/21/2020
With so many workers unemployed and with little to lose (and a lot to gain), they aren’t being shy about bringing coronavirus legal claims related to workplace safety, wages, leave accommodations and more.

Taking temperatures: 6 tips to do it legally

05/21/2020
The EEOC has said checking temperatures during a pandemic is appropriate. Even so, there are legal risks. Follow these tips from the Foley & Lardner law firm.