COVID-19 Workplace Claims

A recent article written by the employment law firm Fisher Phillips was provided by Johanna Hearns from ADP (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) It reviews the recent increase of COVID-19 workplace claims.  The article describes the top 5 types of claims:

  • Employment Discrimination
  • Work-From-Home/Leave claims
  • Retaliation
  • Unsafe Working Conditions/Lack of PPE
  • Wage and Hour

The overriding themes of all the categories is that best practices cannot be ignored. Managers need to be trained as to the company's obligations and the employees rights.  And of course, documentation and consistent behavior is more important than ever.

To read the entire article, go here