Top Questions and Answers for Employers Affected by the Hurricane Season
As the East Coast of the U.S. deals with Hurricane Florence, the storm serves as a reminder that employers should be prepared to address storm-related issues if they close their businesses for a period of time and as they prepare to resume normal operations. For example, employers need to determine whether closing the office means having to pay workers who stay home, being on the hook for unemployment compensation and whether workers' compensation applies to weather-related injuries.
