George C. Hlavac is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Hoffman Hlavac & Easterly. George practices exclusively in the areas of labor and employment law and provides counsel regarding workplace issues such as harassment, employment discrimination, and wrongful discharge. In addition to his work representing employers, George frequently lectures in workshops, conferences, and seminars about labor and employment law issues. He recently hosted a webinar for PAHCOM members where he discussed the developing area of pandemic law.

Today, George joins me to discuss getting employees to return to work when the government eases pandemic-related restrictions. He shares updates on the details of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 and discusses key actions employers can do if a worker is reluctant to go back to work. He also underscores the importance of documentation and shares his advice for employers on how to make decisions on recalling employees back to work.

“In recalling employees, it’s critical for every medical practice to ensure that their decisions are based on objective criteria.” - George C. Hlavac

This week on PAHCOM:

● Changes and updates on the PPP Flexibility Act 2020

● Getting reluctant employees back to work after the coronavirus pandemic and what employers should do if a staff member refuses to return to work

● How an employer’s forgiven loan could be impacted if an employee refuses a return to work offer

● Working with FMLA requests during the COVID-19 crisis

● Why it’s essential for employers to document return-to-work offers in writing

● The Families First Coronavirus Response Act and how employers can handle workers having childcare issues

● Using monetary incentives for employees to return to work and the max amount of loan forgiveness for payroll purposes

● Employers making masks mandatory when returning to work

● How to plan around recalling employees back to work

Resources Mentioned:

● Employment Law Implications of COVID-19 Webinar with George C. Hlavac

Connect with George C. Hlavac

● Hoffman Hlavac & Easterly

● George C. Hlavac on LinkedIn

● Email: ghlavac@hhe-law.com

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