Not business as usual

When Wisconsin’s Safer at Home order went into effect in March, many businesses scrambled to put policies together. As businesses return to work, they need to ensure there are plans in place that address employees’ likely concerns about wellness in the workplace, while also keeping business running when things are anything but “usual.”

Preparing for phase II

HR Challenges Ahead: Getting Back to Work When Safer at Home Orders Relax will help employers prepare for the next phase of life in a pandemic. Jonathan Eiden and James R. Macy will discuss legal considerations for emerging issues like:

• Restarting/recalling employees who have been laid off vs. furloughed
• Responding when employees have been exposed to confirmed COVID-19 patients
• Addressing employee apprehension about returning to a physical office
• Revisiting and revising remote work policies

If the first Safer at Home order revealed any weak points in your operations, you can develop a better plan for potential future interruptions with help from HR Challenges Ahead: Getting Back to Work When Safer at Home Orders Relax.

Not business as usual

When Wisconsin’s Safer at Home order went into effect in March, many businesses scrambled to put policies together. While it’s uncertain when businesses will meet all the necessary criteria to begin reopening, employers should start preparing now.¹ Human resources departments need to have plans in place that address employees’ likely concerns about wellness in the workplace, while also keeping business running when things are anything but “usual.”