Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Kiplinger

    COVID-19 at Work: Your Legal Rights and Responsibilities

    by H. Dennis Beaver, Esq., Attorney at Law, Author of "You and the Law" Mar 18, 2020 4 minutes

    The coronavirus has become a sneak attack in slow motion on the American workforce. Fear has become the operative word, not only of falling ill, but the impact this virus is having on our economy, on jobs.

    Employment law attorneys are swamped by calls from business owner clients, wondering what they are allowed to do in an effort to keep their employees safe and their doors open.

    I ran the following questions by two attorneys in Bakersfield, Calif., who specialize in employment law: Dan Klingenberger and Jay Rosenlieb. They provide a global perspective to these issues challenging American businesses today.

    Can your employer force you to go to work?

    Klingenberger: "The answer would depend on the circumstances. If there has been evidence of spread in the workplace, for example, someone has it, an employer could not force the other employees to come to

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from Kiplinger

    Kiplinger5 min read
    4 Steps for Managing Income Withdrawals in Retirement
    If you’re like most Americans nearing retirement, you’re worried about whether you have enough savings. In fact, only 22% of those approaching retirement believe they’ve saved enough to retire comfortably. At a time when the stock market is down, inf
    Kiplinger3 min read
    Calling All Teachers: You Can Deduct More for School Supplies for 2022
    The school year has begun, and teachers are dealing with the normal pressures of managing students and classrooms. But lately, there is additional stress for educators, ranging from teacher shortages to possible teacher strikes. And to top it off, in
    Kiplinger5 min read
    As the Market Falls, New Retirees Need a Plan
    Anyone newly retired or nearly so must feel like they have the worst timing in the world. A portfolio tends to be largest near retirement, just before those savings are about to be drawn down. These days, however, most portfolios have lost value; the

    Related Books & Audiobooks