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Employer's COVID Resource Center

When the COVID pandemic hit with full force, FortneyScott commenced complimentary weekly briefings to aid employers in understanding and responding to the rapidly changing developments created by the pandemic. The briefings we’ve provided for the last three months (12 weeks) were extremely popular and well attended. You may access the previous presentations below.


Now, as we enter into a phase where the updates are not as rapid and employers have begun to adapt to the virus-induced changes, we will continue to provide briefings on workplace developments twice a month. In our briefings, we will address COVID pandemic-related updates, particularly as they affect re-opening workplaces. Additionally, we will cover other major issues affecting our society, including the #BlackLivesMatter developments as well as key judicial, legislative, and policy changes. Of course, as developments warrant, we will provide alerts, or convene an additional special briefing.

FortneyScott COVID-19 Response

We firmly believe that we all need to face this challenge together. FortneyScott is dedicated to helping our clients navigate this unprecedented situation, and providing you with information and resources you need to overcome these challenges.


In the presentations listed below, our subject matter experts address legal issues related to the outbreak such as compliance with new legislation, managing leaves of absence, workplace safety, EEO/ADA issues, layoffs and furloughs, implementing new HR policies, and other related challenges.

Previous FortneyScott COVID-19 Weekly Briefings:

FS March 8 Employer Briefing

Biden Administration & the Workplace 

FS February 8 Employer Briefing

Biden Administration & the Workplace 

FS January 14 Higher Ed Briefing 

Higher Education Labor & Employment Law Update; What to Expect Under the Biden/Harris Administration 

FS January 11 Employer Briefing

Biden Administration & the Workplace

FS January 6 Vaccine Webinar 

COVID-19 Vaccine Challenge

FS December 7 Employer Briefing

The Transition & the Biden Presidency 

FS November 9 Employer Briefing

FortneyScott’s attorneys discuss what post-election changes are likely in the response to the COVID resurgence and the prospects of a broader re-opening

FS October 19 Employer Briefing

FortneyScott’s attorneys cover problems confronting employers and workers as they slowly return to pre-COVID 19 activities while Congress fails to provide assistance

FS September 21 Employer Briefing

FortneyScott’s attorneys discuss problems confronting employers and workers as they slowly return to pre-COVID 19 activities while Congress fails to provide assistance

FS August 24 Employer Briefing

FortneyScott’s attorneys address (1) the latest developments affecting employers operating during the COVID pandemic;

FS July 27 Employer Briefing

FortneyScott’s attorneys cover possible expansion of COVID assistance including liability safe harbors for employers; renewed interest in Pay Equity

FS July 13 Employer Briefing 

 FortneyScott’s attorneys discuss COVID-19 hot spots, and workers reluctant to return to work; renewed interest in Diversity & Inclusion as well as demands

FS June 22 Weekly Briefing 

After reviewing the latest developments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, FortneyScott’s attorneys discuss the critically important decision of the Supreme Court extending Title VII protections to LGBTQ individuals.

FS June 15 Weekly Briefing

FortneyScott’s attorneys and WorkPlace HR consultant are joined by Joanne Irving, an expert on mental health issues in the workplace.

FS June 8 Weekly Briefing 

FortneyScott’s attorneys discuss the most recent developments and updates, and also address key wage and hour and compensation challenges employers face during the Pandemic.

FS June 1 Weekly Briefing

Most recent developments as well as key legal challenges employers face in reopening their offices, including: operations, developing a preparedness plan, addressing employee concerns, and accommodating employees with COVID-related issues.

FS May 18 Weekly Briefing

Most recent developments as well as key legal challenges employers are facing, including: liability claims, wage and hour compliance, layoffs, and administering the new paid sick and family obligations.

 FS May 11 Weekly Briefing 

Discussion with Special Guest Speaker from J&J on what steps have been taken for their workforce and maintaining its focus on diversity and inclusion during the pandemic.

 FS May 4 Weekly Briefing

Review of the legal and practical issues that will arise when employers re-open their businesses.

FS April 27 Weekly Briefing 

Overview of the operational changes and key developments from the federal agencies governing the workplace in response to the pandemic.

 FS April 20 Weekly Briefing 

Providing an overview of the new Federal Guidelines, Federal Agency developments, and addressing FAQs.

FS April 13 Weekly Briefing

Addressing legal and HR challenges in the current workplace.

FS April 6 Weekly Briefing

Providing an update on key developments and the new and expanded unemployment benefit provisions under the PUA and FPUC.

FS March 30 Weekly Briefing 

Addressing the new federal paid sick and family leave enacted in the Family Friendly and CARES Acts.

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