The Workplace Has Reopened – Now What?-Webinar Presentation

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Video Summary

The webinar discusses the challenges faced by businesses as they reopen and employees return to the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic. The presenters, Maggie Spell and Parker Kilgore, offer guidance on various topics, including workplace safety, medical testing and inquiries, accommodations for high-risk employees, what to do when an employee tests positive for COVID-19, and potential litigation issues. They emphasize the importance of following guidelines from the CDC and other health authorities, documenting safety measures taken in the workplace, maintaining employee confidentiality, and treating employees consistently. They also discuss the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which provides paid sick leave and expanded family medical leave for eligible employees, and the need to comply with wage and hour laws, including overtime pay for non-exempt employees. The presenters stress the importance of addressing concerns about workplace safety and harassment, protecting trade secrets, and preparing for potential litigation. They conclude by providing their contact information for further questions and assistance.

Keywords

business challenges

employee return

COVID-19 pandemic

workplace safety

medical testing

high-risk employees

litigation issues

CDC guidelines

Families First Coronavirus Response Act

trade secrets