COVID-19 Considerations for Employers


In this time of uncertainty, employers face new challenges in the areas of workplace safety, regulating employee conduct, implementing new forms of work, administering employee leaves of absence, and controlling costs through layoffs and other measures. The below checklist is intended to highlight many of the key considerations for employers in confronting these challenges.

Leaves of Absence

Other Cost Reduction Measures (Furloughs, Reduction of Hours, Reduction of Compensation)

Workplace Safety

Employee Conduct Policies

Remote Work

  Develop appropriate policies and procedures for reimbursing employees for additional expenses incurred a result of remote work (e.g., telephone or data charges, printing and shipping costs, etc.).

International Considerations

 For employers with personnel outside the United States, consider local law requirements which may impose additional requirements and restrictions related to leaves of absence, employment terminations, workplace safety and privacy, and other matters.


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National Law Review, Volume X, Number 86