Dorsey’s Labor & Employment Group conducted its tenth annual Symposium focusing its sessions on the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the workplace, and issues ahead as the economy recovers. Sessions focused on practical advice for employers in these uncertain and rapidly-changing times, including topics on legislative developments, leaves and accommodations, business immigration, and tax and benefits challenges ahead.
Legislative & Regulatory Developments In a Time of Change
Employers are in the trenches as they interpret and implement newly enacted laws and regulations and work to stay ahead of pending legislation. This panel discussed national, state and local legislative and regulatory changes and proposals related to COVID-19 and beyond.
Ryan Mick, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Melissa Raphan, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Drew James, Associate, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Molly Sigel, Legislative Affairs Director, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
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Leaves and Accommodations in the Age of COVID-19
One month after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, employers are in uncharted territory as they grapple with leaves and employee requests for accommodations. This panel talked about how new and existing leave laws should be applied during this unprecedented time.
Jillian Kornblatt, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Jack Sullivan, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Marilyn Clark, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Jo Markison, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
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Business Immigration in Post-Pandemic World
The COVID-19 pandemic created a remarkable dynamic of a shared global experience in which national borders took on a renewed importance. This session addressed the current status of international travel bans, USCIS and Consulate closures, and the business immigration challenges in the US as the world recovers from the global pandemic.
Rebecca Bernhard, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Robert Webber, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Ieva Aubin, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Candelario Arredondo, Senior Attorney, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
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Tax & Benefits Challenges Ahead
Employee benefits were a critical concern as the nation grappled with the COVID-19 crisis and the IRS played a new role as funder for employee paid leave benefits. This session explored lessons learned and continuing challenges in the tax and benefits worlds.
Tim Goodman, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Melinda Maher, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Mary Streitz, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
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