more than 800 COVID-19 related lawsuits have been filed. There is much speculation that
we may be seeing the beginning of what could become an avalanche of litigation related to COVID-19 issues. This could include claims by both employees and customers of recently reopened businesses. There are currently discussions in Congress regarding that any new COVID-19 stimulus measures include some protections from liability for companies subjected to such legal action provided they followed the CDC coronavirus prevention guidelines. Claims by
employees that their
COVID-19 infection is work-related may be treated as a worker’s compensation claim. However, such claims will face a major hurdle in proving that the infection was contracted in the workplace. An employer’s best course of action to protect employees and customers, and minimize the potential for legal actions is to continue to do what
About the Author Richard D. Alaniz is a partner at Alaniz Law & Associates, PLLC, a labor and employment firm based in Houston. He has been at the forefront of labor and employment law for over forty years, including stints with the U.S. Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board. Rick is a prolific writer on labor and employment law and conducts frequent seminars to client companies and trade associations across the country. Questions about this article, or requests to subscribe to receive Rick’s monthly articles, can be addressed to Rick at (281) 833-2200 or
ralaniz@alaniz-law.com.
most have already done – follow to the fullest extent possible all CDC, OSHA, and state and local health agency recommendation for preventive measures. By consistently demonstrating to all who enter the company premises, employees and customers alike,
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the steps recommended by the various governmental agencies are being followed, any concerns they might have will be minimized. Hopefully, it will also help protect against any legal actions that might arise.
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