COVID-19
Are Companies Liable to Workers Who Pass COVID-19 to Family?
Do businesses have an obligation to those who have never been at a worksite? Courts have split on the issue, which will likely be raised in new lawsuits alleging that negligence led workers to become ill and pass on the COVID-19 virus to family members. Reuters covered two lawsuits filed by workers’ family members and…
Did You Lose Your Health Insurance Because of the Coronavirus? Here’s What To Do
More than 26 million people filed unemployment claims with the U.S. Department of Labor over the five-week period ending April 18. This unprecedented number of filings may climb if more businesses lay off workers as the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic continues. Forecasters estimate that the unemployment rate could hit 20 percent for the…
Telecommunting: Is It a Reasonable Accommodation During COVID-19?
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, working from home has become the new normal for many employees. But many businesses are also pushing to return to normal, even in areas where the outbreak still isn’t contained. Many workers are facing increasing pressure to return to work, even when it isn’t safe. Those with pre-existing…
Association’s Response to COVID-19
Message From The President “Where Trial Lawyers Come Together” has been used as a way to describe our organization. Those words are especially important as our members and clients go through these difficult and uncertain times. The leadership of this organization is al committed to doing the best we can for our members. As you…
COVID-19 May Affect Arizona Workers’ Compensation For Essential Workers
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on the lives of all Americans, and the state of Arizona has been hit particularly hard. Under Doug Ducey state reopening, Arizona has seen an alarming increase of COVID -19 cases. If you are one of those essential workers and are infected on the job or have…