After weeks of sheltering in place, Texas launched phase one of Governor Abbott’s plan to open businesses after COVID-19. During this webinar, Jackson Walker attorneys Gary Fowler, Scott McElhaney, Sarah Montgomery, Brad Nitschke, Judy Garner, and Brooke Leondar discuss the relaxation of shelter-in-place orders and what that means for worker safety concerns when businesses begin to reopen. In addition, get insights about:
- What businesses are allowed to reopen
- State vs. local orders
- State guidelines for employers
- OSHA-specific guidance on preparing workplaces and industry recommendations
- Additional CDC recommendations
- Processes and considerations when returning furloughed employees to work, including potential legal pitfalls
- Best practices for wage and hour changes and adjustments
- Americans With Disabilities Act considerations, including health and medical screenings, reasonable accommodations, and undue hardship
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act, including paid sick leave provisions, qualifying reasons, and employee certifications
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