As Texas begins the second phase of Governor Abbott’s plan to reopen the state’s economy, employers need to understand and prepare for the ramifications of bringing employees back to the workplace. Jackson Walker Labor & Employment partner G. Scott Fiddler breaks down five key considerations to think about as employers plan for reopening:
- Prepare a company taskforce
- Prepare your process (plans and policies)
- Prepare the workplace
- Focus on preparing your workforce for returning to work
- Prepare for the unexpected
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