COVID-19 and Return to Work Policies | CLE Course

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Course Details

Course Information

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On-Demand
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Employment and Workers Comp

Date & Time

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
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1:00 p.m. ET./10:00 a.m. PT
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90 minutes

Credit Information

This 90-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.5 CLE credits.

$297.00

CLE

ALL

This CLE course will examine the current employment issues related to return to work policies and the COVID-19 pandemic. The panel will address the potential of vaccination requirements, leave requests, ADA accommodations, and workers' compensation issues affecting their current workforce. The program will discuss best practices for handling requests and concerns that employees may have related to COVID-19 and exposure in the workplace.

Faculty

Deborah S. Brenneman

Partner

Thompson Hine

Ms. Brenneman is a partner in the firm's Labor & Employment and Business Litigation practice groups. She represents management in all areas of employment law, with a focus on trade secret and non-compete cases. Ms. Brenneman has a wealth of experience in successfully litigating and resolving these matters in state and federal courts across the country.

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Stephen R. Penrod

Partner

Thompson Hine

Mr. Penrod's knowledge of both qualified plan and executive compensation matters combined with his in-house experience at a large international public company uniquely positions him to provide clients with advice and creative solutions that are both legally compliant and practical. This combination of legal counseling and experience in a large international public organization provides Mr. Penrod with valuable perspective and insight, including understanding the importance of being efficient when working with clients.

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Description

While COVID-19 continues to spread in the U.S. and the CARES Act provisions are expiring, employers are left without clear guidance on the legal issues that may arise as their workforce returns to the office. Employment counsel must guide clients in navigating myriad legal considerations, including potential areas of liability under federal and state employment laws, and advise them on effective tactics to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risk.

CEOs and HR personnel face the question: Can and should an employer require workers to get the COVID-19 vaccination? Vaccination requirements must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other workplace laws.

Employers must prepare for FMLA requests by immune-compromised employees or those who develop a contagious virus or whose spouse, parent, or child suffer from medical issues due to illness. Further, if an employee becomes ill after return to work, employers must be prepared for the potential of workers' compensation claims.

Workplace safety is always a high priority. How do OSHA requirements apply when determining the best means of protecting workers from workplace hazards? Employment counsel must also guide their clients in understanding and meeting their obligations.

Listen as our authoritative panel of employment law attorneys discusses legal considerations and best practices for employers throughout the COVID-19 outbreak and in anticipation of a potential future crisis.