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Minimizing Employer Liability Related to COVID-19
The best defense to a COVID-19-related employment claim is a good offense. Contractors should stay abreast of ever-changing federal, state and local guidance, especially those targeted at construction.
By Lindsey Conrad Kennedy
May 16, 2021
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by Lindsey Conrad Kennedy
Lindsey Conrad Kennedy helps employers navigate the labor and employment laws governing their relationships with their workforce. Her experience includes both counseling and litigation under the major federal and state laws governing employment relationships. In addition to employment-related matters, she has also represented management in traditional labor matters.
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