Ep. 139: When Coronavirus Threatens The Workplace

Published: Feb. 7, 2020, 5 a.m.

As the coronavirus ravages central China and stokes fears of an outbreak, employers are beginning to consider steps to ensure their workplaces remain safe. But there is a delicate balance to strike, as some of those well-intentioned steps could leave businesses on shaky legal ground with their employees. Joining us to discuss a raft of legal issues stemming from the virus is Law360\u2019s senior employment reporter Vin Gurrieri. Also this week, a federal appeals judge calls out the government\u2019s use of PACER fees; the Trump administration moves to bust up Schick\u2019s acquisition of shaving startup Harry\u2019s; and two attorneys\u2019 attempt at a \u201cWeekend at Bernie\u2019s\u201d reboot falls flat in the Second Circuit.