The COVID-19 Testing Conundrum: What Employers Need to Know to Develop an Effective and Lawful Testing Program

***Registration for this event is closed as we have reached maximum capacity. To be placed on a waitlist please contact Tess Monday at tmonday@littler.com.***

With symptom screening and temperature checks incapable of identifying asymptomatic employees, many employers - especially those with work environments that do not lend themselves to social distancing - are considering, or already are implementing, COVID-19 testing programs. These programs raise a myriad of practical and logistical issues, such as which test to use, how frequently to test, how specimens should be collected, and whether testing is even worth the cost and risk. The legal issues are even more numerous and complex, including the scope of restrictions imposed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, compliance with OSHA safety and recordkeeping requirements, addressing HIPAA and other privacy concerns, and determining employer's wage payment obligations for testing-related wait and travel time.

Our multidisciplinary panel will provide critical insights and actionable recommendations for employers grappling with the challenges of implementing a sensible, cost-effective, and legally compliant COVID-19 testing program.

Time:

10:00 - 11:00 a.m. PT
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MT
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CT
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET