COVID-19 Tension in the Workplace & Other Employment Issues

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We’re all becoming battle weary in the fight to manage COVID-19 and it’s starting to bubble over in the workplace.  Opposing views on vaccine mandates, complying with the HERO Act, and masking requirements are causing hostile working environments at dealerships and other businesses across New York.  

Jim McGrath, Esq. and Rebecca Kimura, Esq. of Bond Schoeneck & King, formerly of Putney, Twombly, Hall & Hirson- will discuss the requirements for operating dealerships in a compliant manner, conflict resolution for various COVID-related disputes, and what we can learn from  ongoing COVID-related lawsuits.

Topics to be covered:

  • Next steps for HERO Act compliance by November 1st

  • COVID-19 breakthrough cases and leaves of absence

  • Legal challenges to vaccine mandates

  • Managing interpersonal issues in the dealership

  • HIPAA’s impact on COVID-19 in the workplace

Presenter

  • James E. McGrath*, III, Esq., Bond, Schoeneck & King

  • Rebecca Kimura, Esq., Bond, Schoeneck & King

Moderator

  • Susan J. Bieber, Esq. GNYADA Vice President – Dealer Services

*Jim McGrath has extensive experience in representing management in all aspects of labor relations, employment law, and related issues. Jim is also lead counsel for the Association's Employee Relations Plan (ERP), which  provides dealers with comprehensive guidance addressing key areas of labor and employment law, helping ease dealer concerns about hiring, paid leave, terminations, and other workplace issues.

For more information about ERP, contact Susan Bieber at 718.746.5900 or susan@gnyada.com.