Webinar Recording: Return To Business In Texas: Practical Tips And Legal Risks As Texas Businesses Reopen

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Following Texas Governor Greg Abbott's recent announcement to begin the first phase of his plan to reopen businesses throughout the state, Texas employers should start laying groundwork.
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Following Texas Governor Greg Abbott's recent announcement to begin the first phase of his plan to reopen businesses throughout the state, Texas employers should start laying the groundwork for specific return to work/return to the office plans. Reopening businesses and getting employees back to work during these challenging and unprecedented times will require employers to grapple with unique practical and legal challenges. 

This business-critical webinar includes the following topics:

  • Governor Greg Abbott's phased plan for reopening businesses in Texas.
  • Practical considerations for reopening, including key safety protocols.
  • ADA compliance and accommodations, including temperature checks and other medical exams, and handling employees who refuse to return to work.
  • New public accommodation traps for retailers and other businesses.
  • Avoiding potential wage-hour risks from reopening and changed operations.
  • Compliance tips and potential traps under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). 


This recording is eligible for CLE credit in CA, IL, NY, and NJ. Credit is pending in TX.  All other jurisdictions will be applied for as requested, but please note that not all states allow for distance learning so some states will be ineligible. To request CLE credit, fill out  this form and return it to  CLE@seyfarth.com.  If you have questions about jurisdictions, please email  CLE@seyfarth.com. CLE credit for this recording expires on 5/6/2021.

Article originally published on 7 May 2020

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Webinar Recording: Return To Business In Texas: Practical Tips And Legal Risks As Texas Businesses Reopen

United States Employment and HR

Contributor

With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Our high-caliber legal representation and advanced delivery capabilities allow us to take on our clients’ unique challenges and opportunities-no matter the scale or complexity. Whether navigating complex litigation, negotiating transformational deals, or advising on cross-border projects, our attorneys achieve exceptional legal outcomes. Our drive for excellence leads us to seek out better ways to work with our clients and each other. We have been first-to-market on many legal service delivery innovations-and we continue to break new ground with our clients every day. This long history of excellence and innovation has created a culture with a sense of purpose and belonging for all. In turn, our culture drives our commitment to the growth of our clients, the diversity of our people, and the resilience of our workforce.
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