For Employers, Inclement Weather Preparedness Includes Readying for Employee Questions on How Office Closures Affect Pay, Leaves of Absence, and More

Executive Summary: Winter Storm Avery may be on its way out, but the early winter weather is a reminder that employers should be prepared to address storm-related issues if they are required to close their businesses 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.