The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic brought with it countless areas of uncharted territory, especially in the employment context. For many, it quickly forced the adjustment to remote-work arrangements for the first time, while other businesses were forced to temporarily or permanently close their doors altogether. Questions loom as employers and employees alike struggle with balancing individual safety with keeping operations afloat. Now, a year into the pandemic, we can reflect on what we have learned, what is still in flux, and what steps we can take now to move forward in the new normal. This new program provides essential insight into these topics and offers suggestions for navigating issues that we continue to face a year into the COVID-19 pandemic.
Course Content
2:00 - 2:03 pmWelcome and Introduction
Jaclyn L. (McNeely) Kawka, Esq.,
Morgan, Brown & Joy LLP, Boston
2:03 - 2:36 pm
Vaccinations - Employment Law Perspective
Employee privacy concerns; Legal considerations
Jermaine L. Kidd, Esq.,
Samsonite LLC, Mansfield
Monica R. Shah, Esq.,
Zalkind, Duncan & Bernstein LLP, Boston
2:36 - 3:03 pm
Pandemic Workplace Safety
Changes to the physical workplace landscape; Legal requirements; Government protocols
Jermaine L. Kidd, Esq.,
Samsonite LLC, Mansfield
Hon. Kareem A. Morgan,
Cambridge District Court, Commonweath of Massachusetts, Medford
3:03 - 3:30 pm
Remote Work Considerations
Hybrid remote/physical workspace; Equipment; Privacy concerns; Productivity
Monica R. Shah, Esq.,
Zalkind, Duncan & Bernstein LLP, Boston
Jaclyn L. (McNeely) Kawka, Esq.,
Morgan, Brown & Joy LLP, Boston
3:30 - 3:40 pm
Break
3:40 - 4:26 pm
Employee Leave Entitlements in the Pandemic
Job-protected leave; Reasonable accommodations; Caregiver concerns
Monica R. Shah, Esq.,
Zalkind, Duncan & Bernstein LLP, Boston
Jaclyn L. (McNeely) Kawka, Esq.,
Morgan, Brown & Joy LLP, Boston
4:26 - 5:00 pm
Considerations for Unionized Workforces
Hon. Kareem A. Morgan,
Cambridge District Court, Commonweath of Massachusetts, Medford
Jaclyn L. (McNeely) Kawka, Esq.,
Morgan, Brown & Joy LLP, Boston
Please Note
This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
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Speakers
ChairJaclyn L. (McNeely) Kawka, Esq.,
Morgan, Brown & Joy LLP, Boston
Faculty
Jermaine L. Kidd, Esq.,
Samsonite LLC, Mansfield
Hon. Kareem A. Morgan,
Cambridge District Court, Commonweath of Massachusetts, Medford
Monica R. Shah, Esq.,
Zalkind, Duncan & Bernstein LLP, Boston
