Client Alert: Can Employers Require Employees to Take the COVID-19 Vaccine? Ten months after COVID-19 became a global pandemic, widespread COVID-19 vaccination is—slowly but surely—becoming a reality. Governor Holcomb recently announced a departure from his initial plan for distribution that focused on certain healthcare workers and first responders. Under his new plan, Indiana has begun […]
From April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, covered employers must provide employees with emergency paid sick leave for certain qualifying reasons related to COVID-19 that are outlined in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. An employee qualifies for emergency paid sick leave if the employee is unable to work (or unable to telework) due […]
Kightlinger & Gray attorneys have extensive training and the experience necessary to navigate the often choppy waters of both product liability and professional liability litigation. With the novel Coronavirus affecting every aspect of business operations, we are prepared to handle issues that may arise with products and/or professional services. Our attorneys are involved in every […]
Kightlinger & Gray’s workers compensation team are knowledgeable in Indiana case law and Indiana Worker’s Compensation Act with respect to COVID-19 claims. The Team meets regularly to review and discuss current national and local issues including any information released by the Workers Compensation Board(s) that would impact these claims. The Team which consists of eight […]
Indiana has consistently allowed construction work to proceed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Indiana’s Stay at Home Order first went into effect on March 24, 2020 and recognized that construction is an “Essential Activity” and thus generally exempted the industry from the Order. Consequently, construction activity in Indiana has likely remained steady. Thus, given that construction work can […]
We are prepared to assist insureds in terms of both consultation on preventative measures and handling of premises liability litigation stemming from claims of exposure to the novel Coronavirus. We are pleased to consult with businesses and other entities to assist them in determining how they can meet legal duties imposed on them in regard […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly increased cyber risk exposure to both companies and individuals. Hackers and cyber extortionists utilize emergent situations such as a pandemic to prey upon unsuspecting consumers and businesses seeking information. Skeleton crews at the office and the general distraction of the developing COVID-19 situation create windows of opportunity for social engineering tactics such […]
The impact of the Coronavirus on business has raised many questions regarding whether insurance will cover any losses related to COVID-19. These losses are being presented in many forms and under both first-party and third-party policies including commercial general liability policies, business interruption coverage, workers compensation insurance, civil authority coverage and many more. Numerous policyholders […]
COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of employment law and the employer-employee relationship. Employers need guidance at a minimum, in the following areas, and we stand ready to assist to provide advice and information to manage these critical issues, as well as to respond to litigation on the following concerns: Are absences related to COVID-19, and if […]
Kightlinger & Gray Law firm has a team of attorneys dedicated to assist you with your COVID-19 questions.
