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COVID-19 Answers and Resources for Employers

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Overview

Highlights

The circumstances surrounding coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are continuing to develop each day, and companies around the world are grappling with how to best conduct their business during these difficult times.

During this webinar, attorney Mark Lies II and a panel of legal experts from Seyfarth Shaw will discuss what effects the coronavirus may have in the workplace and what dialogue staffing firms should have with their temporary workers and clients. Participants will be asked to submit their most pressing questions during the registration process for the panel to answer in the session. Lies will also provide relevant links and resources for information relating to COVID-19.

During this webinar, attendees will

Understand the nature and scope of the hazard
Learn to identify potential legal liabilities
Get tips on how to develop employer action plans

Presenters

Moderated by: Stephen Dwyer, SVP and chief legal officer, American Staffing Association
Mark S. Lies II, partner, Seyfarth Shaw
Benjamin D. Briggs, partner, Seyfarth Shaw
Tracy M. Billows, partner, Seyfarth Shaw
Daniel R. Birnbaum, associate, Seyfarth Shaw

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