A worker in a hazmat suit disinfects an office to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. (Photo: Shutterstock) A worker in a hazmat suit disinfects an office to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Editor's Note: Read part one of this two-part article series here. 

As more employees return to the workplace throughout the country, employers face an increased risk of COVID-19-related employment practices liability (EPL) claims, such as national origin discrimination/harassment, ADA claims, disparate impact claims, retaliation, and wage and hour. Moreover, the economic downturn and high unemployment have exacerbated the potential risks and exposures for organizations for such claims.  

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