Following Texas Governor Greg Abbott's recent announcement
to begin the first phase of his plan to reopen businesses
throughout the state, Texas employers should start laying the
groundwork for specific return to work/return to the office plans.
Reopening businesses and getting employees back to work during
these challenging and unprecedented times will require employers to
grapple with unique practical and legal challenges.
This business-critical webinar includes the following
topics:
Governor Greg Abbott's phased plan for reopening businesses
in Texas.
Practical considerations for reopening, including key safety
protocols.
ADA compliance and accommodations, including temperature checks
and other medical exams, and handling employees who refuse to
return to work.
New public accommodation traps for retailers and other
businesses.
Avoiding potential wage-hour risks from reopening and changed
operations.
Compliance tips and potential traps under the Families First
Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
This recording is eligible for CLE credit in CA, IL, NY, and
NJ. Credit is pending in TX. All other jurisdictions
will be applied for as requested, but please note that not all
states allow for distance learning so some states will be
ineligible. To request CLE credit, fill out this form and return it
to CLE@seyfarth.com. If you
have questions about jurisdictions, please email CLE@seyfarth.com. CLE credit
for this recording expires on 5/6/2021.
Article originally published on 7 May 2020
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