Wage and Hour Update 2021

The COVID-19 vaccine is becoming more widely available. Many employers are considering whether they can or should require employees to be vaccinated. This presentation will explore the legal and practical considerations for employers who are thinking about whether to require employees to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine and/or for those employers who want to know their options. This presentation will also touch on considerations for employers as employees are vaccinated and transition back to the workplace.

The application of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to employee leaves of absence was a challenge for employees and employers alike even before the pandemic. This program will address where we are with respect to leave one year later and what are the implications going forward as employees start returning to physical workplaces … or not.

The pandemic has created unique challenges for companies that are conducting internal investigations or find themselves the subject of an investigation. Witness interviews, documents and data collection, and interactions have all been affected. Despite these disruptions, attorneys conducting remote investigations can employ practical solutions in response to COVID-19. This program will also address privilege and ethical issues attorneys should consider when it comes to investigations.