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HR Dive interviews Amy Blaisdell about employer response to coronavirus outbreak
February 10, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Image of interior of hospital showing empty hospital bedsIn an article titled “Quick tips for employers as coronavirus outbreak continues,” Greensfelder attorney Amy Blaisdell discusses the steps employers can take as a precaution when dealing with sick employees. From the article:

There are several steps U.S. employers can take as precaution, but they must tread carefully: overreaction to the virus may cause them to take action that could later land them in court. Specifically, employers will want to avoid enacting policies that discriminate against workers as protected by two federal laws: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), said Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale Officer Amy L. Blaisdell. 

HR Dive provides insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping human resources. To read the full article, click here: https://www.hrdive.com/news/quick-tips-for-employers-as-coronavirus-outbreak-continues/571906/

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