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Best of EntertainHR 2023

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Pop culture—the modern “popular culture” transmitted via the mass media and aimed particularly at younger people—shapes and is shaped by the world around us. And, with nearly 5.5 billion TV viewers worldwide, it’s no surprise...more

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EEOC Provides “Capstone” COVID-19 Guidance for Employers

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The U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently updated its technical assistance bulletin and comprehensive COVID-19 resource, titled What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other...more

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COVID-19 and the Workplace: Where Do We Stand?

As we have reported previously, on April 10, 2023 President Biden signed legislation ending the COVID-19 National Emergency.  However, the rollback of COVID-19 requirements was already underway in many state and municipal...more

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Here We Go Again: Considerations for Employers in Addressing Monkeypox in the Workplace

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As the world continues to struggle with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, another infectious disease is raising alarm bells on the global stage. On 23 July 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared monkeypox a “public...more

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COVID-19 Litigation: What Hotels Have Learned and How to Mitigate Future Exposure

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With travelers returning to hotel destinations across the world, threats of COVID-19 contamination continue to expose the hospitality industry to various legal risks. With more than 2,000 COVID-related cases currently on file...more

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Employer Considerations in Light of Updated CDC Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People

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On Thursday, May 13, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) delivered welcome news for vaccinated individuals in the form of revised Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People. The...more

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Can Employers Require COVID-19 Vaccinations?

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As the rollout of the two current FDA-approved vaccines for COVID-19 takes place, many employers may be looking toward reopening offices for vaccinated employees. Can an employer require employees to be vaccinated as a...more

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Troubling Pattern Of COVID-19 Workplace Litigation Begins To Emerge

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As an increasing number of employees return to work, employers should be aware that a number of COVID-19-related lawsuits raising FMLA and ADA concerns have already begun to emerge. What do employers need to know in order to...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Yes, We Think We’re Open… Getting your Employees Back to Work During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic (Part I)

One of the hardest things about the COVID-19 crisis is that nobody is sure about when things will open back up and life can go back to “normal.” If you’re an employer, this likely means you have more questions than answers...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

To Test Or Not To Test: Employers’ Rights And Duties In A Coronavirus World

Amid the general panic and confusion caused by the coronavirus pandemic, employers are faced with the question of testing their employees for COVID-19. After all, an infected employee may present a hazard not only to himself...more

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[Webinar] Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Is Your Business Ready for the Employment & Employee Benefit Changes? - March 20th, 2:00 pm -...

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There currently is no vaccine to prevent Coronavirus (COVID-19) and on March 10, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Businesses in the U.S. need to be prepared to deal with COVID-19 in the...more

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Federal Family and Medical Leave Act and COVID-19

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The United States Department of Labor has issued “COVID-19 or other Public Health Emergencies and the Family and Medical Leave Act Questions and Answers” (the “DOL COVID-19 FAQ”).  The DOL COVID-19 FAQ provides the following...more

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Employer Planning for Coronavirus

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With more than 90,000 cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) across 65 countries, it is only a matter of time before the disease has an impact on normal business operations. However, as the virus continues its march around the...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Managing Your Workforce During COVID-19

As federal, state and local governments continue to develop their responses to the COVID-19 outbreak, employers may find themselves in uncharted territory as to how to deal with emerging employee issues....more

Vedder Price

Preparing Your Workplace to Address Coronavirus Risks: FAQs for Employers

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Employers in the United States should continue to prepare for a widespread outbreak of COVID-19, commonly referred to as the coronavirus, as new cases are confirmed daily. These preparations include assessing work-related...more

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How Employers Should Address the Workplace Impact of COVID-19

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With the number of coronavirus, or COVID-19, cases on the rise, employers are preparing to address a host of workplace issues, ranging from exposure risks to absenteeism to disability or national origin discrimination. Now is...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Coronavirus: An Employer’s Action Guide (Updated #2)

Daily headlines about the growing coronavirus threat have many employers concerned that they are not doing all they should to protect employees without undue disruption to operations. Here are some answers that may inform...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Workplace Implications of the Coronavirus

As cases of COVID-19 have started to spread throughout the United States, we have received a number of calls from clients about the potential impact on the workplace. Our team is paying close attention to the guidance from...more

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Coronavirus – Workplace Considerations For Employers

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The recent outbreak of respiratory disease (COVID-19) caused by the novel coronavirus presents many issues for employers. Businesses should be vigilant and plan for a potential outbreak, as the United States Centers for...more

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[Webinar] Is Your Business Ready to Deal with Coronavirus (COVID-19)? - March 6th, 1:00 pm ET

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There currently is no vaccine to prevent Coronavirus (COVID-19). Despite preventive measures by governments and health organizations, the disease is continuing to spread to more people and countries. Businesses in the U.S....more

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Addressing An Epidemic In The Workplace: Best Practices And Legal Considerations

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As the evolving coronavirus virus (COVID-19) first discovered in China continues to grow in both China and other countries including the United States, businesses here need to consider a number of factors in preparing a...more

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Considerations for Addressing Coronavirus and other Epidemics in the Workplace

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As the evolving coronavirus virus (COVID-19) first discovered in China continues to grow in both China and other countries including the United States, businesses here need to consider a number of factors in preparing a...more

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HIPAA Privacy and Coronavirus

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With the recent spread of coronavirus (2019-nCoV), it is an important time to examine what information employers may share under HIPAA’s Privacy Rule during an outbreak of infectious disease or other emergency situation....more

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Health Care Employers Face Workplace Safety Challenges from Virulent New Multidrug-Resistant Fungus

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Health care providers are increasingly called upon to address drug resistant medical cases such as Candida auris (C. auris), an emerging multidrug-resistant fungus that presents a serious health threat to...more

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Managing Contagious Diseases In the Workplace

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We’re in the middle of flu season. The flu and other communicable diseases present a number of challenges for employers. What’s your duty to prevent the spread of contagious diseases in your workplace? Can you require an...more

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