Title: Post-COVID Considerations in the Workplace
Learner Objectives:
Provide information on current rules, regulations, statutes, and guidelines relating to COVID considerations in the workplace.
Content/Topic Outline:
This program will educate the audience about the following:
1. Whether an employers should mandate or encourage employees to recieve a COVID vaccine and possible risks and benefits in doing so.
2. Federal and state rules, regulations and statutes which have COVID implications.
3. Best practices for managing your workforce in a Post-Covid environment.
Presenter:
Karen Smith, a shareholder in the Houston office, has over 20 years of experience in employment law practice and general business litigation. Her employment law practice includes EEOC charge and claim investigations, defending against charges of state and federal discrimination violations, benefit-related matters, wage and hour disputes, and non-compete, non-solicitation and separation agreements. She has successfully consulted clients through employee separations and tried cases for both the company and the terminated employee.
Adam Green, a shareholder in the Houston office, leads the Firm's Water Technology & Water Treatment Group. In addition to handling disputes relating to water handling systems and water borne pathogens, he also routinely advises chemical water treaters in all phases of business transactions. He has prepared, negotiated and litigated disputes between employer and employee including those involving chemical water treaters.
Presentation Description:
The unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 virus has presented a number of new pitfalls and considerations for employers. This discussion will include Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidance on COVID-19 vaccines and employer considerations, possible implication of federal and state regulations, and best practices for managing your workforce in a Post-Covid environment.
Presenter Bio:
Karen Smith, a shareholder in the Houston office, has over 20 years of experience in employment law practice and general business litigation. Her employment law practice includes EEOC charge and claim investigations, defending against charges of state and federal discrimination violations, benefit-related matters, wage and hour disputes, and non-compete, non-solicitation and separation agreements. She has successfully consulted clients through employee separations and tried cases for both the company and the terminated employee.
Adam Green, a shareholder in the Houston office, leads the Firm's Water Technology & Water Treatment Group. In addition to handling disputes relating to water handling systems and water borne pathogens, he also routinely advises chemical water treaters in all phases of business transactions. He has prepared, negotiated and litigated disputes between employer and employee including those involving chemical water treaters.