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May 18, 2020
Q: “I have an essential business but all office employees have been home since March 10th. I want to bring people back to work slowly when it is safe to do so. I’d like to start with those that are willing, younger and healthy then gradually move to older employees and finally to those at higher risk. I am also putting pregnant employees in the high-risk category. How do I have an honest conversation with people about their health or medical conditions without violating any applicable privacy laws?”
Read MoreMay 15, 2020
Q: “I am on the board of directors of a condominium building in downtown Chicago. Since the stay-at-home order, all of our building’s amenities – like the fitness room, pool, and lounge – have been closed. Are unit owners entitled to a refund or waiver of a portion of their monthly assessments?”
Read MoreMay 15, 2020
Q: “Assuming that an employer wishes to work with their employees as much as practical to accommodate their needs (i.e., childcare, health concerns, etc.) while understanding that all needs may not be able to be accommodated, what is the best way to go about making inquiries to assess those needs?”
Read MoreMay 15, 2020
Q: “Our company conducts Chicago-based walking and bus tours. We are concerned that even when we are able to resume business, customers may not be comfortable riding with us. How are similar companies handling this challenge?”
Read MoreMay 14, 2020
Q: “I had to furlough employees as a result of the pandemic. I am considering opening back up for business, but cannot offer employees the same number of hours that they had before. Employees are refusing to come back because they earn more on unemployment – particularly with the additional $600 from the federal government. What can the employer do? Do the employees have the right to refuse to come back and keep collecting this unemployment?”
Read MoreMay 14, 2020
Q: “Would you recommend that we prepare a document or memo that substantiates the certifications we made in our PPP loan application?”
Read MoreMay 14, 2020