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Employers are now experiencing a surge of novel legal claims brought by current and former employees relating directly and indirectly to the pandemic. As a result, employers must consider the potential for such claims as they take personnel actions and implement other decisions affecting their employees in this current environment.

This Client Alert presents information for employers in responding to Covid-19’s impact on the workplace. It is organized into three sections: · Stage 1 Preparedness · Stage 2 Preparedness · Legal and Practical Considerations (that overlap Stage 1 and Stage 2) We hope you find this information helpful. If you have any questions about this content or other issues associated with Covid-19, please reach out to your Elarbee Thompson attorney.

AMERICUS, GEORGIA: March 19, 2019 – In a time of alarmingly high numbers of reports discrimination and harassment across the county, the City of Americus leads in prevention with its “Anti-Harassment Training.” Sessions were held over a three-day period last week for all employees conducted by employment law firm Elarbee Thompson based in Atlanta.

Partners Read Gignilliat and Sean Libby have been working closely with the Department of Administrative Services and Office of the Inspector General to assist them in the implementation of the Governor’s Executive Order 01.14.19.02 regarding the prevention of sexual harassment in the Executive Branch of State government. Read and Sean assisted DOAS and the OIG in the drafting of the Statewide Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy and Investigative Guidelines, and have also designed and will be conducting training for designated investigators from each Executive Branch agency. On March 6, 2019, Read and Sean were asked to attend a press conference with Governor Kemp and DOAS and OIG officials to announce the rollout of the new Policy, accompanying procedures, and training.

Elarbee Thompson's Brent Wilson will be participating at this rare event at which all NLRB members and the General Counsel will be in attendance.

Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in Georgia. These attorneys are selected via peer nomination, independent research and peer evaluation.

Congratulations to Managing Partner, Stanford G. Wilson, for his inclusion in the 2015 Georgia Top 100 Super Lawyers!

Elarbee Thompson is proud to support the Bulldog 100 and their celebration event on Saturday, February 7th.

Congratulations to Managing Partner, Stan Wilson, and John Bennett for their inclusion in Georgia Trend's 2014 Legal Elite.

In response to President Obama's Executive Action on immigration, it is premature for an individual or an organization to take any definitive action at this time. As details are released on the various programs, we will communicate updates to our clients. In the meantime, please contact your Elarbee Thompson attorney or Sanford Posner, the Head of our Immigration Practice, to discuss your specific situation.

Elarbee Thompson is honored to receive a Tier 1 ranking for Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management and Litigation – Labor & Employment as part of the Atlanta metropolitan rankings in the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers 2015 “Best Law Firms” rankings.

The firm is happy to support the University of Georgia Terry School of Business Annual Women's Conference.

As appearing in the WALL STREET JOURNAL

Elarbee Thompson is proud to be a sponsor for the Cobb Chamber’s annual Public Safety Appreciation Breakfast on Monday, October 6th. It is our honor to show our appreciation to the County’s public safety personnel.

In it's 21st year, the Memorial Cup has raised over $2.4 Million for various charities in communities Hooters serve.