Many colleges and universities nationwide are already facing
significant financial challenges as a result of the ongoing coronavirus
pandemic. In turn, counsel is called upon to advise campus clients on a variety
of cost-saving measures, including furloughs, reductions in force, and other
alternatives. In some cases, institutions must consider declaring financial
exigency in order to begin implementing such measures. But what are the areas
of greatest concern to campus attorneys when taking such employment actions?
How can institutions implement these programs in a careful and consistent way,
keeping in mind institutional policies, state laws, and federal laws? And
looking to the future, what kinds of legal and operational considerations
should campus leaders plan for in anticipation of employees returning to
campus? How can they keep employees safe,
what kinds of workplace accommodations are appropriate, and how does recent
guidance from federal agencies inform those decisions?
This 2-hour webinar will focus on the vast array of labor
and employment legal issues that will guide colleges and universities in making
thoughtful decisions now and in the future. Two seasoned experts will explore
legal principles and offer practical insights about how an institution can
implement programs to achieve the savings intended while mitigating risk.
Who Should Attend?
This webinar will be of interest to attorneys who advise
colleges and universities on employment issues, including faculty and union
issues as well as other human resources professionals on campus.