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As we settle into the second half of the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is reason for optimism. But, unfortunately, the outbreak of COVID-19- related litigation is still in its infancy.

COVID-19-related class action filings persist, largely in the form of wage and hour claims. Pandemic-induced layoffs have prompted lawsuits under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. Negligence lawsuits have been filed by employees alleging to have contracted COVID-19 at the workplace or contending a family member fell ill because the employee brought the virus home from work.

Learn about top developments and predictions in the TMT sector (Technology, Media, and Telecom) in China.

Learn about top 2021 developments and 2022 predictions in the Life Sciences & Healthcare sector in China.

Learn about developments from 2021 in the Technology, Media and Telecom sector in the Asia and Asia-Pacific region (focus on Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Singapore, Vietnam).

Learn about recent UK High Court decisions and their implications with regard to cryptocurrency disputes in England and Wales.

Learn about data subject access requests (SARs) and global data privacy legislation and considerations for HR Strategists.

Learn about Part 36 offers made in personal injury claims litigation, and related considerations for defendants in the UK.

Learn about the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Bill 2022 in Ireland as compared with the UK Senior Managers and Certification Regime.

Boost your in-house career with this ACC-curated selection of career-focused resources.

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) discusses how to address an elderly employee's request to be provided with a scooter, and related questions pertaining to reasonable accommodation under the US Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and potential claims of unequal treatment. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Employment & Labor Law ACC Network.