12.18.20

Novel Theories: COVID-19 in the Workplace, Assault, and Loss of Consortium

COVID-19

Now in its 33rd week, the Barnes & Thornburg Wage & Hour Practice Group’s COVID-19 related workplace litigation tracker has summarized 678 complaints filed across the United States in 12 categories. This week’s spotlight is on a case representing two trends we’ve seen arise among COVID-19 related workplace complaints: whistleblowers and workplace safety. This case also highlights some unique theories of relief new to the tracker: assault and loss of consortium. 

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