Back to the Office?? · 2020. 5. 28. · Seyfarth Shaw LLP (713) 238-1845 [email protected]....
Transcript of Back to the Office?? · 2020. 5. 28. · Seyfarth Shaw LLP (713) 238-1845 [email protected]....
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Back to the Office??Are You Prepared?How to Plan a Safe & Orderly Return for Employees
ACC Labor & Employment Practice GroupMay 28, 2020
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Your Presenters:
Kimberly D. PilcherExecutive CounselLabor & Employment LawExxon Mobil Corporation(832) [email protected]
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Scott M. NelsonPartnerLabor & Employment LawSeyfarth Shaw LLP(713) [email protected]
What does going back to work look like?The three primary considerations in return to work planning
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Employee Testing:
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Coronavirus Testing
• Diagnostic (molecular)
• Antibody (serological)
Temperature testing
The New Normal (at Least for Now):
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• Personal Protective Equipment in the Workplace
• Social Distancing & Space Considerations
• OSHA & Public Health Site Visits
• What To Expect On Arrival • Signage
• Ambassadors (in blue shirt) • Share expectations and answer questions
• Controlled Gate Access
• Contractors - Gate D • Temperature Screening On-site
•Employees - Gates A & B
•Temperature Screening at Home
•FACE COVERING
• Lobby/Elevators/Hallways • Maintain 6 feet distance between people entering building and revolvers
• Utilize stairs when possible, avoid congregating in elevator lobby, only 4 passengers per elevator
•Elevator lobby
• Light in Lobby Hand sanitizer dispenser
• Meeting / Open Space
• Seating adjustments made in meeting rooms and common areas across Campus to support social distancing
• Dining • Food orders placed online and limited to entrée / sandwich / salad designated
facility based on quad with staggered lunch times
• HUBS
• Install prescribed signage for queuing. One person per set of coffee makers. Two microwave marked ‘do not use.’ Disposable gloves available as a barrier for microwaves and refrigerator handles.
• Restrooms • Avoid queuing in the restrooms, please wait outside and maintain 6’ social distance
• Utilize end sinks for hand washing
• Only one urinal available in men’s restroom
• Same sex janitorial staff will be cleaning (no wet mopping) while restrooms are open
• Increased HVAC air exchanges in restrooms
People & Policies:• Employee Training
• Policies & Procedures
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• Employees Refusing to Return to Work
• Remote Work
Potential New Retaliation Claims:
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• OSHA 11(c)• State law whistleblower retaliation
claims• NLRA protected concerted activity• Workers’ comp. retaliation• Age/disability/leave laws
Questions?
Check your e-mail for our 30-pageReturn to Business and Post-PandemicPlanning Checklist
Thank you!
Kimberly D. PilcherExecutive CounselLabor & Employment LawExxon Mobil Corporation(832) [email protected]
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Scott M. NelsonPartnerLabor & Employment LawSeyfarth Shaw LLP(713) [email protected]