Leading During a Pandemic

No one knows what the workplace is going to look like in three months. COVID-19 continues to spread.…

We’ve heard that some employees aren’t sanitizing their workstations and wearing masks when required. Do we need to investigate safety violations even if no one has made an official complaint?

Question: We’ve heard that some employees aren’t sanitizing their workstations and wearing masks…

Ask the Advisor: Are we required to restore employees returning to work after a furlough to their original positions?

Question: Are we required to restore employees returning to work after a furlough to their original …

Given COVID-19, if an employee is out of the office due to sickness, can we ask them about their symptoms?

Yes, but there’s a right way to do it and a wrong way to do it. In most circumstances, employers s…

How to Support the Mental Health of Your Employees During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on everyone’s mental health. People have experienced financ…

We are reopening after business closure due to COVID-19. Can we bring some employees back, but not others?

Yes. If you are recalling some positions, but not others, you should document the business reasons w…

COVID-19 and Employee Benefits Plans

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has created new and unique challenges for employers, their workers, an…

What to Do When You Have to Close Due to COVID-19

Having to close is understandably a very difficult situation for employers and their employees. The…

Ask the Advisor: Can We Reduce Pay Because of an Economic Slowdown Due to COVID-19?

Question: Can we reduce pay because of an economic slowdown due to COVID-19? Answer: You can reduce …