Employment During a Pandemic: Complying with OSHA and the WARN Act in New York

Originally held on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am

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Program Chair:

Gianfranco J. Cuadra
Pechman Law Group PLLC

  • This program will provide an in-depth analysis of the major requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and the Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) as they apply today in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York. Among other topics, panelists will discuss the primary obligations on employers under the laws, interactions between OSHA and federal and state anti-discrimination laws, interactions between the WARN Act and New York’s executive orders, differences between the New York and federal WARN Acts, specific notice requirements under the WARN Act, and employees’ rights and remedies under both laws. The panelists will consider each law from the different perspectives of government enforcement, management compliance, and employees’ rights.

    Program Fee:
    Free for Members | $50 for Nonmembers

  • John Ho
    Cozen O’Connor LLP

    Penny Ann Lieberman
    Jackson Lewis P.C.

    Brett R. Gallaway
    McLaughlin & Stern LLP

  • 10:00 am – 10:05 am
    OSHA: Introduction and Overview

    10:10 am – 10:25 am
    OSHA: Employer Obligations and Pitfalls

    10:25 am – 10:35 am
    OSHA: Government Enforcement and Penalties

    10:35 am – 10:45 am
    WARN Act: Introduction and Overview

    10:45 am – 11:05 am
    WARN Act: Triggers, Notice Requirements, and Pitfalls

    11:05 am – 11:20 am
    WARN Act: Employee Rights and Penalties

    11:20 am – 11:30 am
    Question/Answer Session

  • CLE Credit:
    New York: 1.5 Professional Practice
    New Jersey: 1.8 General
    California: 1.5 General
    Pennsylvania: 1.5 General
    Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys

  • Sponsoring Association Committee:
    Labor & Employment, Katherine A. Greenberg, Chair

    Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
    Angie Avila, Manager, Membership Outreach and Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | aavila@nycbar.org

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