Negligent Entrustment: Who Drives Company Vehicles and Demos Matters
By: Mat Pope and Paul Elliott Automobile accidents are an expensive liability for companies that rely on the use of vehicles for their business. That risk has increased in recent years, mainly due to distracted driving and a legal concept called negligent entrustment...
Common Employment Practices Claims Arising Out of COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the United States, there has been a massive upheaval of the American workplace. Employers have found themselves drafting and implementing policies and procedures addressing a wide array of issues including remote work,...
Tips for Employers on Creating a Successful Return to Work Program
No employer wants to see their employees get injured or experience illness. After all, employees who take off of work due to an injury or illness are often less likely to return. And while the ultimate goal is for such employees to be able to resume their job duties...
OSHA Updates Guidance to Reflect Vaccinated vs. Unvaccinated Status
On June 10, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its guidance on mitigating and preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. The guidance now focuses on protections for unvaccinated and otherwise at-risk employees. OSHA’s...