Practical Guidance for Employers Grappling With the Coronavirus Threat
David P. Williams
Counsel
Jennifer R. Yee
Partner
Joshua R. Woodard
Partner
Charles P. Keller, P.C.
Partner
Amelia A. Esber
Former Associate
Kevin M. Brown
Associate
This week, the World Health Organization upgraded the global risk of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) to “very high” with over 83,000 cases being confirmed, including dozens in the United States. Employers are grappling with how to address the practical and legal concerns that have been created by this outbreak. Click here to read a Legal Alert that provides the latest guidance on COVID-19 prevention, employee testing, reporting suspected cases, employee compensation issues while on leave, and principles of workplace safety and health.