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We hope the resources provided here will help you manage the challenges presented by COVID-19 and assist with managing a remote workforce.

Practice & Industry Expertise

From outbreaks of COVID-19, Ebola, SARS, and Zika, among other pathogen outbreaks, our experience includes counseling clients on the legal issues and government agencies at the intersection of emergency preparedness, infectious disease prevention and control, and workplace illness response. Consisting of employment and labor, business and tax, healthcare, food safety and pathogens, media, and litigation professionals, our team can guide you through your experience as circumstances continue to evolve.

Remote Work Issues

The "home office" has become the only office for a large percentage of the workforce. This confronts employers with a myriad of difficult to answer questions. DWT has established a cross-practice team to help answer these and other pressing concerns arising from the remote workplace. For additional details, see Remote Work Issues.

Vaccine Guidance

As the FDA approves COVID-19 vaccines, employers are facing difficult questions and decisions for their workforce. Should an employer require employees to be vaccinated? What if an employee refuses vaccination? Will an employer be liable if an unvaccinated employee contracts COVID-19 and exposes coworkers? Our attorneys are reviewing these and other issues creating uncertainty, and can help businesses navigate the unknowns surrounding COVID-19 vaccinations.

Insights by Practice & Industry

To get the most up-to-date and relevant information to you, visit our practice and industry insights pages.
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employee sick leaves folders Link to /blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2020/12/ffcra-tax-credit-extensions
12.31.20
Blog Post
Family & Other Leave Law
Temporary FFCRA Leave Requirements End in 2020 but Tax Credit Extended Through March 2021 Read More Link to /blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2020/12/ffcra-tax-credit-extensions
Benjamin Franklin in medical mask Link to /blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2020/12/caa-2021-employee-benefits-changes
12.30.20
Blog Post
Federal Law
New COVID-19 Bill Yields Relief for Benefits in 2020 and Beyond Read More Link to /blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2020/12/caa-2021-employee-benefits-changes
coronavirus travel restrictions airport banner Link to /blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2020/12/washington-state-december-2020-covid-quarantine
12.24.20
Blog Post
Washington
Washington State Requires Quarantine for Travelers From UK and South Africa Read More Link to /blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2020/12/washington-state-december-2020-covid-quarantine
network of people Link to /blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2020/12/employer-covid-vaccines-mandates-incentives
12.23.20
Blog Post
COVID-19
What an Employer Needs to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccines: Mandates, Incentives, Accommodations and Other Considerations Read More Link to /blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2020/12/employer-covid-vaccines-mandates-incentives
phones side by side Link to /blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2020/12/wa-notify-covid-19-tracker-app-privacy
12.23.20
Blog Post
Washington
WA Notify COVID-19 Exposure Tracking Tool Poses Privacy and Implementation Considerations for Employers Read More Link to /blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2020/12/wa-notify-covid-19-tracker-app-privacy
business person with laptop and folders Link to /blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2020/11/cal-osha-emergency-covid-19-rule
12.01.20
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California
Cal/OSHA Adopts Emergency COVID-19 Prevention Rule Read More Link to /blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2020/11/cal-osha-emergency-covid-19-rule

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The "home office" has become the only office for a large percentage of the workforce. Employers are now faced with difficult questions like:

  • Do I need a formal telework policy and what should it cover?
  • What are the state tax implications of my newly remote workforce, such as state individual income tax withholding requirements, state employment taxes, and state business/sales taxes?
  • What privacy laws should I be aware of, such as those concerning telecommunications and electronic communications or an employee's expectation of privacy?
  • Can I renegotiate or rescind my commercial lease for space I no longer need?

While these questions may seem like treacherous new ground, our team at DWT can help you navigate the applicable legal considerations to keep your business on the right footing.

DWT has established a cross-practice team to help answer these and other pressing concerns arising from the remote workplace. Consisting of employment and labor, tax, privacy and security, real estate, and business law professionals, our team can guide you through these monumental changes, and to plan and adapt for the future.

Remote Work Insights

Employment Labor Benefits Link to https://www.forbes.com/sites/aaroncolby/2020/08/26/checklist-for-remote-work/#5058eaec731e
08.26.20
Publication
Employment, Benefits & Immigration
"Checklist For Remote Work," Forbes Read More External Link to https://www.forbes.com/sites/aaroncolby/2020/08/26/checklist-for-remote-work/#5058eaec731e
Remote worker typing Link to /blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2020/06/washington-at-risk-worker-protection-proclamation
08.18.20
Blog Post
COVID-19
Update: WA Governor Extends Employment Protections to "High-Risk" Workers Indefinitely Read More Link to /blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2020/06/washington-at-risk-worker-protection-proclamation
Remote worker with laptop Link to /blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2020/06/employer-checklist-remote-work
07.22.20
Blog Post
California
Employer Checklist for Transition to Remote Work Read More Link to /blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2020/06/employer-checklist-remote-work
Welcome We Are Open sign Link to /blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2020/05/california-business-reopening-guide
05.18.20
Blog Post
California
Reopening California: A Guide for Employers Read More Link to /blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2020/05/california-business-reopening-guide
Presentations Link to /insights/2020/05/california-reopening-returning-to-the-workplace
05.13.20
Webinars
"California Reopening: Returning to the Workplace & Employment-Related Issues," Davis Wright Tremaine Webinar Read More Link to /insights/2020/05/california-reopening-returning-to-the-workplace
Office building windows Link to /blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2020/05/checklist-for-reopening-business-covid-19
05.04.20
Blog Post
COVID-19
A Checklist for Employers Planning to Reopen or Return to the Workplace Read More Link to /blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2020/05/checklist-for-reopening-business-covid-19
Come In We're Open business sign Link to /blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2020/04/rolling-reopening-planning-for-employers
04.16.20
Blog Post
COVID-19
Rolling Reopening: Planning for Employment-Related Issues Read More Link to /blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2020/04/rolling-reopening-planning-for-employers
Rows of residential homes Link to /blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2020/03/washington-state-stay-at-home-order
04.02.20
Blog Post
COVID-19
Washington State Issues "Stay Home — Stay Healthy" Order Read More Link to /blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2020/03/washington-state-stay-at-home-order
Grid of glowing neon lines Link to /blogs/privacy--security-law-blog/2020/03/security-and-privacy-urgent-care-covid
03.27.20
Blog Post
Information Security
Security and Privacy Urgent Care: COVID-19 Is a Threat to Your Health and Your Network Read More Link to /blogs/privacy--security-law-blog/2020/03/security-and-privacy-urgent-care-covid
Presentations Link to /insights/2020/03/washington-covid-19-developments-employment-issues
03.19.20
Webinars
Employment, Benefits & Immigration
"Washington State COVID-19 Developments and Employment Issues," Davis Wright Tremaine Webinar Read More Link to /insights/2020/03/washington-covid-19-developments-employment-issues
Coronavirus COVID-19 virus cells Link to /blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2020/03/coronavirus-guidance-for-employers
03.10.2020
Blog Post
COVID-19
COVID-19 Practical Considerations and Guidance for Employers Read More Link to /blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2020/03/coronavirus-guidance-for-employers
Presentations Link to /insights/2020/03/proactively-addressing-covid-19-in-the-workplace
03.10.20
Webinars
Employment, Benefits & Immigration
"Proactively Addressing COVID-19 in the Workplace," Davis Wright Tremaine Webinar Read More Link to /insights/2020/03/proactively-addressing-covid-19-in-the-workplace

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