With rapid developments in local, state and federal guidance and law, the appropriate approach for each employer in relation to COVID-19 will vary depending on the nature of their work, the industries served and their location and size, among other considerations. This article outlines what employers need to know about employees experiencing symptoms and employee absences.
COVID-19: FAQs on Employees Experiencing Symptoms and Employee Absences
By Michelle S. Strowhiro and Carole A. Spink on June 8, 2020
Tags: ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, CARES Act, CDC, Centers for Disease Control, Coronavirus Aid, COVID-19, EEOC, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Family Medical Leave Act, FFCRA, FMLA, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, HIPAA, Occupational Safety and Health Act, OSHA, paid time off, Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, PTO, Rehabilitation Act, Relief and Economic Security Act, US Department of Labor

Michelle S. Strowhiro is an employment advisor and litigator. She provides trusted counsel to US and international companies on all aspects of employment law compliance. Michelle partners with clients to establish and maintain their strong and lawful employment policies and practices; manage their employee relationships from hire to termination; conduct workplace investigations; administer leaves and other workplace accommodations; and resolve disputes. She provides manager and employee trainings on management and sexual harassment. She regularly prepares and negotiates agreements, and advises companies on employment law issues for mergers and acquisitions. Michelle works with clients in the technology, fashion, food and restaurant, health care, sports, media and entertainment industries. Read Michelle Strowhiro's full bio.

Carole A. Spink focuses her practice on international and domestic employment law counseling. Carole advises on appropriate employment structures, onboarding requirements, employment agreements, handbooks and policies, bonus and commission plans, expats, non-competes, reductions in force and terminations. She has extensive experience handling employment issues in mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs, corporate reorganizations, outsourcings as well as post acquisition integration matters. She also advises on cross-border employment compliance. Read Carole Spink's full bio.
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