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In an office environment should we be having our returning employees sign a release of liability or release from litigat
In an office environment should we be having our returning employees sign a release of liability or release from litigation for the employers office space?
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May 26, 2020
Having employees sign a waiver or release from liability regarding coronavirus could go a long way toward protecting you from potential legal liability. But, that doesn't mean you're any less responsible for taking the necessary precautions prescribed by your state and local governments. Still, waivers can be very effective, especially when they're clearly written and when all fo the best practices are followed for mitigating the chances of contracting the virus at work.
With that being said, this is a completely new issue courts will have to deal with, so it's impossible to predict how courts will handle such a waiver. Meaning, it's possible that you won't be fully protected by a waiver. Regardless - it's still probably better off to have one.
Finally, I think these resources should be valuable too:
- Can you ask employees to waive suing you over getting COVID? | Levelset- Waivers of Liability in the COVID-19 Era: Proactive Steps Businesses Should Consider to Protect Against Possible Future Liability- Coronavirus: An Employer Q&A