Description
Learn how to create guidelines to be followed as employees return to work and the proactive steps you can take to prevent lawsuits.
As the number of COVID19 cases has grown nationwide, it is not been a surprise to most employers that lawsuits were not too far behind. Unfortunately, that scenario has proved true as more and more lawsuits are being filed against employees based on claims associated with the COVID19 pandemic. This topic will examine the different types of potential lawsuits and other legal actions that could be brought against employers under the COVID19 pandemic. This information will also examine ways for employees to avoid such lawsuits and inspections and what to do when a lawsuit or an OSHA complaint is filed.
Date: 2020-09-16 Start Time: 1:00 PM ET End Time: 2:30 PM ET
Learning Objectives
* You will be able to describe how to engage employees in discussions to avoid complaints.
* You will be able to discuss guidance provided by different federal agencies, including the CDC, OSHA and EEOC.
* You will be able to explain how to inform employees about confirmed cases of COVID19 in the workplace and other transparency used by employers.
* You will be able to identify proactive steps employers can take to prevent lawsuits and guidelines to be followed in returning employees back to work.