As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the United States, there has been a massive upheaval of the American workplace. Employers have found themselves drafting and implementing policies and procedures addressing a wide array of issues including remote work, layoffs, furloughs, pay cuts, workplace conditions and many more. Not surprisingly, the uncertainty wrought by COVID-19 has left employers at an increased risk of exposure to employment-related claims alleging wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation and many others.

The below article serves as a guide to the most common potential causes of action related to COVID-19 that may lead to employment-related litigation, including:

• Workplace Health and Safety
• Leave Claims (FMLA and FFCRA)
• Wage and Hour
• Discrimination
• Retaliation
• Wrongful Termination
• Disclosure of Confidential Information

As is the case with all inherently legal issues, employers are strongly recommended to seek the guidance of legal counsel when faced with any of the claims discussed herein.

Common Employment Practices Claims Arising Out of COVID