Tragic events bring an all-too-timely reminder of pay and benefits issues that HR managers should bear in mind.
Although it is practically impossible to be fully prepared for any disaster, it is important for employers to be aware of employment laws that may be implicated in such situations.
When a hurricane, earthquake, flood, fire, or other emergency occur, numerous employment laws are implicated.
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When Disasters Strike: Pay, Leave and Related Issues
SHRM
Natural Disasters Displace Workers and Businesses
Keeping Remote Workers Safe in Natural Disasters
Toolkit: Managing Through Emergency and Disaster
Sample: Checklist: Emergency Preparedness for Human Resources
Sample: Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Sample: Employee Emergency Contact Form
SHRM Resources
Earthquakes
Earthquake Preparedness and Response
Earthquakes Guide
OSHA
Earthquakes
Ready.gov
Earthquake Safety
Red Cross
EARTHQUAKE SAFETY PREPAREDNESS
ICW Group
5 Tips for Teamwork During an Earthquake at Work
GeoVera | Sep 2024
Tornadoes
Tornado Preparedness and Response
OSHA
Tornado Preparedness for Businesses
Gallagher
SEVERE WIND TORNADO TOOLKIT
Ready.gov
Tornado Procedures in the Workplace: Can You Force Employees to Stay?
Axcet HR | Apr 2024
Tornado Drill Procedures for Workplace Preparedness
Alert Media | Apr 2024
What Rights Do Workers Have When Tornadoes Are Approaching?
FindLaw | Dec 2021
Wildfires
Wildfire Resources for Employers
SHRM
Wildfires Resources
OSHA
Supporting workers during wildfire events
Mercer
Employers Can Aid Wildfire Victims with Out-of-Pocket Expenses, Paid Leave, and Through Tax-Exempt Organizations
Morgan Lewis | Jan 2025
Protecting Workers and the Public from Wildfire Smoke
CDC | Jan 2025
Wildfires in Los Angeles: Key Considerations for Employers Navigating Disaster Response and Compliance
Ogletree | Jan 2025
Employer FAQs for the California Wildfires: Your Role in Protecting Workers’ Health, Safety, and Workplace Rights
Fisher Phillips | Jan 2025
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Disaster Relief Information for Employers and Advisers
DOL
Worker Safety and Health Resources for Hurricane and Flood Cleanup and Recovery
OSHA
Disaster assistance and emergency relief for individuals and businesses
IRS
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