Services | BakerHostetler

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, BakerHostetler’s Labor and Employment Group has partnered with clients to help navigate the evolving workforce-related issues impacted by the pandemic and adjust toward a post-pandemic workplace.

Advised hospitality industry employers regarding salary reductions, furloughs, and compliance with the federal WARN Act and state mini-WARN Acts
Advised employers regarding compliance with COVID-19-related legislation
Develop vaccination and testing policies and safety protocols, including policies compliant with the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard
Prepared safety trainings and policies compliant with federal and state laws
Secured dismissals of complaints alleging OSHA violations from clients in various industries
Navigated laws and advised healthcare clients regarding healthcare worker vaccination policies, masking requirements, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regulations
Advise employers across the country regarding evolving quarantine and isolation rules and contact tracing
Represented employers in religious discrimination charges and lawsuits involving COVID-19 vaccination requirements