The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Group webinar, “COVID-19: Immediate Issues Facing Employers.” Speakers address the unprecedented challenges posed by COVID-19 for employers of all sizes; the guidance and orders issued on a daily basis by federal, state, and local agencies; and what employers need to know to stay abreast of current developments and protect their employees and businesses in this evolving landscape.
Topics discussed include:
- The new Families First Coronavirus Response Act provisions regarding paid sick leave and expanded Family and Medical Leave, which took effect April 1, 2020
- Wage and hour issues triggered by COVID-19, including reducing pay of exempt and non-exempt employees
- Applying the ADA framework to the new challenges posed by COVID-19
- Why employers need to pay attention to actions at the federal, state, and local level – and where to find helpful information and guidance
- Employers’ obligation to provide a safe workplace
- WARN Act implications of business shutdowns and furloughs
