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Apr 20, 2022

Webinar Recording: Navigating the Return to Work: Vaccines, COVID-19 as a Disability, OSHA Enforcement, and More

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About the Program

After a number of false starts during the course of the pandemic, US workers are finally returning to the office in many industries.  As a part of this shift back to in-person work, employers are grappling with a variety of issues as they move their workforces from remote work to a new normal of working in the office.  

During this webinar, Seyfarth subject matter experts answer common questions that employers have as they navigate returning to in-person work while still dealing with COVID-19, including:

  • Should employers have a vaccine mandate for all employees, only for those who regularly work in the office, or only for those who interact with the public or are customer/client-facing?  With federal vaccine mandates currently off the table, what are the state law restrictions on employer vaccine mandates?
  • Apart from mandating vaccines, what should employers do to continue mitigating workplace COVID-19 transmission?  
  • What should employers expect from federal and state authorities regarding enforcement of COVID-19 safety protocols (including in heavily regulated industries)?
  • How should employers handle accommodation requests from workers that are based on COVID-19 as a “disability”?  To what extent is COVID-19 a disability?

Speakers

Karla Grossenbacher, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Condon A. McGlothlen, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Kristin G. McGurn, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
A. Scott Hecker, Senior Counsel, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

If you have any questions, please contact Kate Avery at kavery@seyfarth.com and reference this event.

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This webinar is accredited for CLE in CA, IL, NJ, and NY. Credit will be applied for as requested for TX, GA, WA, NC and VA. The following jurisdictions accept reciprocal credit with these accredited states, and individuals can use the certificate they receive to gain CLE credit therein: AZ, CT, NH. The following jurisdictions do not require CLE, but attendees will receive general certificates of attendance: DC, MA, MD, MI, SD. For all other jurisdictions, a general certificate of attendance and the necessary materials will be issued that can be used in other jurisdictions for self-application. To request CLE credit, fill out the recorded attendance form linked above and return it to CLE@seyfarth.com. If you have questions about jurisdictions, please email CLE@seyfarth.com. CLE credit for this recording expires on 04/19/2023.