Watch Associate Alex Berke’s Q&A session delivered at the Tory Burch Foundation on May 27, 2020. Alex and Lenore Horton provided guidance for small businesses on reopening safely and communicating effectively with employees.
What employers and employees need to know about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, including expansions to the Federal Family Medical Leave Act and provisions for paid sick leave.
There currently is no scientific evidence that COVID-19 creates an increased risk for adverse outcomes for pregnant women. That said, pregnant women may be more susceptible to respiratory infections, including COVID-19, and should practice precautions.
Pay transparency can effectively mitigate salary discrepancies based on race and gender, especially considering that women and minorities are often at the lower end of the pay grade. While publicizing each individual employee’s salary may create unnecessary animosity, reporting pay bands could be a favorable method of promoting a culture of transparency.
