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Maintaining Standard Procedures Related to Employee Complaints Amid COVID-19
Amid an everchanging legal landscape resulting from the spread of COVID-19, employers must remain mindful of properly responding to and addressing complaints expressed by employees. In response to the spread of COVID-19, many states have ordered non-essential businesses to close. States are encouraging employers to allow employees to work remotely wherever possible. Some employees with preexisting health conditions are expressing concern about continuing to work with coworkers. States have begun encouraging employees to report to authorities employers that may violate new laws or the closure orders generally applicable to non-essential businesses.