The COVID-19 pandemic has put unprecedented strain on businesses of all sizes across all industries. As shutdown restrictions are lifted, the uncertainty over how to reopen safely is leading some employers to consider extreme, and often unnecessary, workplace policies. 

To properly navigate the complexities of these novel COVID-19 employment issues, employers need innovative but practical solutions. In response to the challenges that businesses now face, join us for a discussion on the issues at stake – from workplace safety to employee privacy, as well as strategies to mitigate risk and respond to the inevitable surge in litigation.

Speakers:

Saniya Ahmed focuses her practice on employment litigation. She counsels employers on labor and employment issues including: wage and hour law, employment agreements, reduction in force, Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN), employment-related arbitration and litigation and employment-related policies.

Javad Ahmad is the President / COO at Smart IS International, and has been involved in the information technology industry for 25 years. He focuses his expertise on translating day-to-day business and human needs into information technology strategy and implementation. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, and has obtained post-graduate education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.He is currently serving as the Chairman of the board for Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce. He is also a founding member of Amplify Oshkosh and a board member of NEW (Northeast Wisconsin) Digital Alliance and Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation.