While employers continue to deal with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, they’re also faced with the economic uncertainty of a probable recession and a tight labor market, among other risks.
In light of these concerns, what are the top workplace issues that employers should closely watch in the second half of 2022?
To help in-house counsel, HR professionals, and employers keep pace with the swiftly evolving workplace and employment landscape, Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) attorneys from the Labor & Employment practice hosted a virtual Labor & Employment Symposium to discuss top concerns and provide guidance on how employers should think about them in the months ahead.
Highlights from the event include:
COVID-19 issues are still top of mind for employers, especially concerning compliance requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). NGE partners William Tarnow and Sonya Rosenberg urged attendees to participate in ongoing conversations if they are unsure whether an employee’s condition is covered under the ADA and whether they must provide accommodations.
Tarnow and Rosenberg also encouraged employers to navigate employees’ medical issues, which can often resurface and shouldn’t be swept under the rug.
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