Employer steps to mitigate telework injury issues
As the daily COVID-19 numbers are again surging, a push for employees to return to the office setting will likely be put on hold, and more and more companies will likely encounter at least a portion of their workforce working remotely. This seminal shift in work arrangements is here to stay, and employers need to be prepared to address various issues that arise with such work arrangements, write Meghan Delaney, of counsel and Daniel O’Brien, partner at Fisher Phillips. Law 360
Dallas lawyer says employees can be fired for refusing to get vaccination
A Dallas labor lawyer says an employer might have several reasons to make the vaccine for COVID-19 mandatory, one to reduce chances of a workers’ comp claim if an employee contracts the virus. KRLD
Analysis of potential COVID-related workers’ comp claims for employees working remotely
How do I decide if a case is work-related when the employee is working at home? How can we assure that employees have safe home offices? Here is some guidance on how to handle questions regarding employees who are hurt while working from home, from Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP. JD Supra
Virginia attorney receives lifetime award
Richmond, Virginia lawyer Andrew Reinhardt has received the N. Michael Rucka Lifetime Achievement Award from the Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group, the national workers’ compensation bar, earlier this fall. Reinhardt served as president of WILG in 2010-11 and has long been active in the organization. Virginia Lawyers Weekly