Role For COVID-19 Liability Waivers In Employment Is Limited

Law360, Expert Analysis

4 Pages Posted: 27 Sep 2020 Last revised: 29 Sep 2020

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Isaac Mamaysky

Potomac Law Group PLLC; Pace University - Elisabeth Haub School of Law

Mark Papadopoulos

Potomac Law Group

Date Written: May 19, 2020

Abstract

Waivers of liability have taken on renewed significance as businesses reopen during COVID. Courts have traditionally disfavored these instruments between employers and employees due to the unequal bargaining power of the parties. This article explores the role and utility of liability waivers in the employment context and beyond.

Keywords: COVID, Waivers, Reopening Plans, Return-to-Work Plans

Suggested Citation

Mamaysky, Isaac and Papadopoulos, Mark, Role For COVID-19 Liability Waivers In Employment Is Limited (May 19, 2020). Law360, Expert Analysis, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3700386

Isaac Mamaysky (Contact Author)

Potomac Law Group PLLC ( email )

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Pace University - Elisabeth Haub School of Law ( email )

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United States

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Mark Papadopoulos

Potomac Law Group

United States

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