Workplace management

Within the bill are several important provisions affecting employers, including requirements for coverage of COVID-19 testing and treatments, as well as the potential impact to group health plans.

The absence of social distancing at Amazon hiring events recently made the rounds on social media, as the retail giant seeks to bring on more essential workers.

“For public company executives, who by nature of their position have to be out and about, the risk can be quite high.”

Online searches for the term “office chair” increased 150% between March 9 and March 20 as many switch to remote work.

The workers allege management has been unresponsive to safety concerns and the spread of the coronavirus at fulfillment centers.

Coworking companies are struggling to adapt while many of their customers consider cancelling contracts or are forced to default.

The spread of coronavirus requires employers to consider regulations that might not have applied before, and makes a strong case for teleworking.

Only 42 million out of 144 million U.S. workers could do their jobs at home, forcing many to choose between the fear of getting sick and the fear of being fired.

For employers, the global outbreak marks a sea change for many industries long resistant to flexible work arrangements, forcing renewed debate on WFH policies and flextime for daycare.

From travel bans to working remotely, here is how firms including Wells Fargo, Edelman, RBC and others are preparing for a possible pandemic.