Tag: COVID-19 liability

Coronavirus Poses an Array of New Legal Risks for Companies

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The coronavirus pandemic has created a legal minefield for companies. Massive disruptions have forced compliance officers to vet new suppliers and revamp internal safeguards, while travel restrictions and remote working have complicated investigations and increased exposure to cyberattacks. Compliance chiefs must also help businesses navigate the risks and complex requirements of relief programs and the… Continue reading Coronavirus Poses an Array of New Legal Risks for Companies

California Gov Considering Passing Pandemic Cost onto Employers through Workers Compensation

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California Governor Gavin Newsom is considering an executive order that could significantly increase the cost of workers’ compensation insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The order would substantially expand the criteria of work-relatedness for essential employees as it pertains to compensation benefits. Employees would be eligible for benefits paid for by employers based simply on exposure… Continue reading California Gov Considering Passing Pandemic Cost onto Employers through Workers Compensation

Reopening Plans Need to Solve Sticky Liability Issues

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If America is going to restart its economy, at whatever pace, it needs to think about a major roadblock: liability from Covid-19. If a university or workplace reopens, and some employees or students get sick, should they have the right to sue? In the absence of clarity on this question, many risk-averse institutions will simply… Continue reading Reopening Plans Need to Solve Sticky Liability Issues

Businesses Fear Ending Virus Shutdowns Too Soon Poses Legal Risks

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Whenever U.S. stores, restaurants and theaters reopen from coronavirus shutdowns, they may face an unexpected problem: lawsuits from sick patrons and workers. Business owners hit hard by Covid-19 are eager to get back to work as the outbreak shows signs of slowing and the Trump administration pushes for a quick restart of the nation’s economy.… Continue reading Businesses Fear Ending Virus Shutdowns Too Soon Poses Legal Risks