Employee Tort Claims for COVID-19 Exposure
Presented by Jason Schwartz, Gibson Dunn
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Overview
Legal commentators predict that employers will face significant tort litigation alleging that employees contracted corona virus while in the workplace. This summary highlights the interplay between workers’ compensation and tort law, as well as steps retailers should consider to protect employees and reduce risk.
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