2021 Outlook on Labor & Employment

Three important factors are working together to influence the direction of labor and employment in 2021: the pandemic, the economic downturn, and the change in administration.

This complimentary report explores this intersection with key insights from practicing attorneys across the following topics:

Covid-19 legal risks for employers

• New technology solutions
• Employee privacy concerns
• Discrimination and harassment claims
• In-house attorneys and remote vs. on-site workforces

Vaccines and the workplace

• Mandatory vaccine policies and potential liability
• OSHA’s potential position
• Payment responsibility when mandated
• Alternatives to mandating

DOL guidance and telemedicine

• Telemedicine visits and time off owed under FMLA
• “Serious health condition” may be proven by telemedicine visits
• Necessary qualifications for telemedicine visits
• Substitution of electronic notices for hard-copy postings

Future of the workplace

• Workplace discrimination, harassment, and safety
• Black Lives Matter forces
• Employee needs to work from home effectively
• New definitions of ideal workplaces

Rights for gig workers

• Win in California and Prop 22 impact
• Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash court battles in other states
• Uber and Lyft classification suits

Wage disputes

• Amazon’s Prime Now lawsuit
• Wage statements and legal requirements
• Cause, relief, class size, and response

H-1B employers

• Trump’s changes to the visa program
• Biden’s plans for reform
• Long-term issues
• Potential activity in the first 100 days

Virtual arbitration hearing tips

• Best ways to prepare
• How to remain organized and comfortable
• Staying informed and informing clients

Download your copy for the labor and employment guidance you need and prepare your practice for the year ahead.