The COVID-19 epidemic can create a minefield of issues for
employers that range from travel restrictions to wage-and-hour
concerns.
With no signs of slowing down, the coronavirus, or COVID-19,
presents a potentially serious risk to the safety and welfare of
employees and the financial health of companies. Employers must be
prepared to address COVID-19 related issues in the workplace
without violating employees' rights and without causing
unnecessary confusion.
What Should Employers Do to Protect Their Workforce?
There is no known vaccine or treatment for COVID-19, and thus
the best way to protect the workplace is to avoid exposure to the
virus. Based on the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention's (CDC) recommendations, employers should:
