Reentering the Workplace: COVID Concerns for Employers

Our guest speaker for this month is David M. Stevens, Partner, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP, who will provide an update regarding COVID-related human resources issues, including:

• Occupational safety and health guidance
• CDC guidance regarding workplace safety
• The impact of COVID on compliance with non-discrimination laws
• Vaccine considerations
• Litigation update

Mr. Stevens is a partner in Whiteford, Taylor & Preston's labor and employment section. He advises businesses on all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring practices, restrictive covenants and human resources policies, compliance with wage payment and anti-discrimination laws, and terminations. He also regularly represents employers in state and federal courts in litigation involving wage and hour claims, Title VII and state anti-discrimination laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, covenants not to compete, as well as other federal and state employment claims. Mr. Stevens also represents employers in connection with union organizing campaigns and in unfair labor practice proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)

Recognized as Maryland Super Lawyers®, Employment & Labor: Employer "Rising Stars" (2013–2019); "Super Lawyers" (2020-Present)

Educated at Notre Dame Law School; 2007, J.D., magna cum laude University of Notre Dame; 2004, B.A., summa cum laude

Admitted to Maryland U.S. Court of Appeals: Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court of Maryland

Memberships and Activities include:

• Co-Editor, Maryland Employment Law Letter
• Member: Maryland State Bar Association
• Member: American Bar Association's Labor and Employment Law Section
• Member: Employers Counsel Network
• Member: Lexwork Americas