COVID-19 Litigation
Resources
COVID-19 Employment Legislation and Litigation FAQs
COVID-19 Litigation Practice Group
Interactive COVID-19 Litigation Tracker
COVID-19 Litigation Shield Tracking 50 State Survey – Updated November 24, 12:00 P.M. EST
Workers’ Compensation Coverage – COVID-19 Context – Updated November 23, 2020 at 9:00 A.M. EST
Upcoming Events
Bi-Weekly Webinar Series
Ogletree Deakins’ COVID-19 Litigation Practice Group will host a one-hour webinar series called the “COVID-19 Litigation and Mitigation Strategies Series” every other Tuesday from 2-3 p.m. Eastern, beginning June 16, 2020. The webinars will cover the latest topics, trends, and tips related to managing and defending COVID-19 claims and litigation. To receive information regarding the upcoming webinar series, please subscribe here.
Virtual Seminar
In addition to regular webinars, blog posts and podcasts, the Ogletree Deakins COVID-19 litigation practice group will host a one day, virtual COVID-19 litigation symposium on Thursday September 10, 2020. Please contact your Ogletree Deakins attorney for additional information.
Insights
Employers, Don’t Let Your Guard Down: COVID-19–Related Employment Lawsuits Are in Full Swing
Governor DeWine Signs Law Shielding Ohio Employers From Liability for COVID-19–Related Lawsuits
Ohio Legislation Would Grant Employers State-Law Immunity From COVID-19–Related Civil Lawsuits
CDC Issues Compilation of Guidance to Assist Reopening Initiatives
Tort Claims for Workplace Exposure to COVID-19: A Coming Wave?
Reducing Salaries of Exempt Employees under the FLSA
How the CARES Act Will Help Universities Combat the New Rise of COVID-19 Class Actions
Is a Global Pandemic a De Minimis Hardship? EEOC Guidance on COVID-19 and Religious Accommodation
State COVID-19 Orders Regulating Worker Safety—Are They Preempted?
DOJ and FTC Warn Employers Against COVID-19–Related Business Collusion
Retail FAQs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
OSHA’s New COVID-19 Inspection Plan: What Employers Should Expect
OSHA Considers Employer’s Good Faith Efforts When Enforcing Compliance During Coronavirus Pandemic
Class Actions Follow Universities’ Moves to Online Learning
COVID-19 FAQ: Disability Related Inquiries and Medical Examinations
Top 10 Employer Mistakes to Avoid During the COVID-19 Crisis
Title VII Reminder: Coronavirus No Excuse for National Origin Discrimination
Podcasts
COVID-19 Litigation and Labor Relations: Recent Union Trends During the Pandemic
The Top Five Remote Workplace Investigation Mistakes
Global Solutions, Episode 16: An Overview of COVID-19 Litigation
COVID-19 Litigation Series: Leave of Absence Trends and Pitfalls During the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 Litigation Series: Changes to the Workers’ Compensation Landscape
COVID-19 Litigation Series: Whistleblower and Retaliation Claims
Managing and Enforcing Restrictive Covenants during COVID-19
Workplace Safety in California: Aerosol Transmissible Disease Standards during COVID-19
Conducting Internal Investigations Remotely during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Workplace Safety in California and Beyond: Returning Employees to the Workplace
Workplace Safety in California: COVID-19 Update
Workplace Safety in California and Beyond: Healthcare Employers and COVID-19
California COVID-19 Series: Employment Litigation During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Understanding the EEOC’s Recent Guidance Concerning COVID-19 in the Workplace
California COVID-19 Series: Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions