As the number of COVID-19 cases has grown nationwide, it is not been a surprise to most employers that lawsuits were not too far behind. Unfortunately, that scenario has proved true as more and more lawsuits are being filed against employees based on claims associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

One of the first cases involving COVID-19 was brought as a wrongful death action against Walmart for the death of one of its employees in Illinois. It is clear that more and more plaintiffs’ lawyers are going to be focusing on employees who are hospitalized as well as, those who have died by trying to get around the Worker's Comp protection for employers and bring a wrongful death suit against the employer.

In addition to wrongful death lawsuits, employers are now being served with personal injury lawsuits for failing to provide proper protection of its employees to the COVID-19 virus while at work. Furthermore, you are seeing significant increase in the number of complaints filed by employees with OSHA alleging failure to protect the employees while at work.

OSHA has also started investigating some of these complaints to determine where employees have failed to provide the proper protection and issuing possible citations under the Act’s General Duty Clause. Employers will need to be more proactive prior to receiving any lawsuits or OSHA complaints in order to ensure they are protected to the full extent possible from these types of lawsuits or inspections.

This program will examine the different types of potential lawsuits and other legal actions that could be brought against employers under the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar will also examine ways for employees to avoid such lawsuits and inspections and what to do when a lawsuit or an OSHA complaint is filed.

Course Objectives:

• This program will discuss guidance provided by different federal agencies, including the Center for Disease Control, OSHA, and the EEOC.

• Identify proactive steps employers can take to prevent lawsuits and guidelines to be followed in returning employees back to work.

• Examine education and training of employees as to the potential exposure to COVID-19 the warning signs and medical symptoms to be aware of

• How to engage employees in discussions to avoid complaints

• How to inform employees about confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the workplace and other transparency used by employers.

• What to do once a lawsuit is filed including notification of counsel and insurers, obtaining proper advice of counsel and preparation for gathering the proper documents to demonstrate the company's COVID-19 response, plan and measures taken during the pandemic.

Why Should You Attend:

As the number of COVID-19 cases has grown nationwide, it is has not been a surprise to most employers that lawsuits were not too far behind. Unfortunately, that scenario has proved true as more and more lawsuits are being filed against employees based on claims associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

This program will examine the different types of potential lawsuits and other legal actions that could be brought against employers under the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar will also examine ways for employees to avoid such lawsuits and inspections and what to do when a lawsuit or an OSHA complaint is filed. 

Course Outline:

I. How the Coronavirus Pandemic is Impacting Employers from the Legal Liability Perspective

a. The Golden Rule

b. Possible Legal Actions against Employees Based on Covid-19

c. Avoiding Complaints and Lawsuits

II. Why Be Concerned – Cost of Failing to Mitigate Risks and Threats to Your Supply Chain

a. Mitigating Risk through Your Proactive Safety Management

b. Goals and Objectives

What You Get:

• Training Materials

• Live Q&A Session with our Expert

• Participation Certificate

• Access to Signup Community (Optional)

• Reward Points

Who Will Benefit:

• Safety directors

• Safety Professionals

• HR Directors and Managers

• Production Managers

• Supervisors

• Workers Comp Managers

• Safety Committee Members

• Maintenance Department Managers