An Employer’s Guide to Managing the Corona virus in the Workplace

When COVID-19 became a pandemic, employers had to decide how to protect their workplaces while the economy slowed and employees worried about getting sick at work. This 90-minute webinar is an employer's guide to managing coronavirus in the workplace.

There is no one-size-fits-all answer. The right approach depends on the type of workplace, the work each employee does and how much legal risk the employer will accept.

You'll review what the coronavirus is and its symptoms, steps to fight viral infections at work, employment and labor law considerations, HIPAA and OSHA issues, CDC guidelines, remote work guidelines, wellness programs, travel, and how to talk with staff about the virus.

• Describe the coronavirus and its symptoms
• Apply employment, labor, HIPAA and OSHA considerations to a workplace outbreak
• Use CDC guidelines and practical steps to reduce the spread of disease
• Prepare remote worker guidelines and travel policies
• Communicate with staff about the virus

• What the coronavirus is
• Symptoms of the coronavirus
• Steps to fight viral infections in your workplace
• Employment and labor law considerations during outbreaks
• HIPAA and OSHA considerations
• Preparing remote worker guidelines
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines
• Practical ways to reduce the spread of disease
• Deploying wellness programs
• Travel considerations
• Discussing the coronavirus with staff

Employees need clear information to make good decisions about health issues that concern them and their families. This session outlines what employers need to know to keep staff calm and healthy, and gives direction on legal liability, employee travel, workplace safety standards and handling an outbreak.

It suits senior management, HR and payroll professionals, managers and supervisors, compliance and operations professionals, business owners and employees.

• Senior Management
• Human Resource Managers
• Payroll Professionals
• Managers & Supervisors
• Compliance Professionals
• Operations Professionals
• Business Owners
• Employees

Diane L. Dee, President and Founder of Advantage HR Consulting, LLC is a senior Human Resources professional with over 25 years of experience in the HR arena. Diane’s background includes experience in HR consulting, training, and administration in corporate, government, consulting, and pro bono environments.

Diane founded Advantage HR Consulting in early 2016. Under Diane’s leadership, Advantage HR Consulting provides comprehensive, cost-effective Human Resources solutions for small to mid-sized public and private firms in the greater Chicagoland area.  Diane also develops and conducts webinars on a wide variety of HR compliance and administrative topics for various training firms across the country.   Additionally, Diane is the author of multiple white papers addressing various HR compliance topics.

Diane holds a Master's Certificate in Human Resources from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations and has attained SPHR and SHRM-SCP certifications. Diane is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners and the Society for Human Resource Management. Additionally, Diane performs pro bono work through the Taproot Foundation assisting non-profit clients by integrating their Human Resources goals with their corporate strategies.