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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 8 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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After weeks (if not months) of state “stay-at-home” and “shelter-in-place” orders, social distancing mandates and telework, there may be light at the end of the tunnel for businesses looking to get back to work in their workplace. Although it remains to be seen when, and under what conditions, businesses will be able to resume regular operations, employers should start thinking now about how to do so in a manner that minimizes legal risk. Consideration should be given to requirements or recommendations issued by federal and state government officials, including the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the CDC, which endorses a phased re-opening.

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For businesses in most locations and industries, re-opening will not occur overnight and may involve gradual steps. In preparation, it is important for employers to have a plan in place that addresses a wide range of topics and that is tailored to the workforce and workspace. Thompson Hine is ready to help your business issue-spot key areas for employment concern.

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The Physical Office Space and Returning Employees

For more information, please contact your Thompson Hine Labor and Employment counsel to discuss any questions about re-opening your business.

Megan S. Glowacki 513.352.6503 <a href="mailto:Megan.Glowacki@ThompsonHine.com">Megan.Glowacki@ThompsonHine.com</a>

Keith P. Spiller 513.352.6722 <a href="mailto:Keith.Spiller@ThompsonHine.com">Keith.Spiller@ThompsonHine.com</a>

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We have assembled a firmwide multidisciplinary task force to address clients’ business and legal concerns and needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please see our <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/services/covid-19-task-force">COVID-19 Task Force</a> page for additional information and resources.

This advisory bulletin may be reproduced, in whole or in part, with the prior permission of Thompson Hine LLP and acknowledgment of its source and copyright. This publication is intended to inform clients about legal matters of current interest. It is not intended as legal advice. Readers should not act upon the information contained in it without professional counsel.

This document may be considered attorney advertising in some jurisdictions.

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Employment Issues to Consider as Businesses Get Ready to Re-Open After COVID-19

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