Many people get laid off, furloughed, or lose business during a pandemic.
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Did you know your employer is legally allowed to ask you if you have virus symptoms during a pandemic? They can even require you to wear protective gear or work extra hours. In some cases, they can require you to come into the office, or ask you to work from home.
What else can employers do or not do? Can they dock your wages if they close? Can they make you take sick days? Who gets paid? Who doesn’t? We explore those issues below.
Get the facts about unemployment in your state, including who is eligible and how to apply.
What happens to your pay during a pandemic depends on a number of factors such as where you work, whether you are an hourly or salaried employee, the pay benefits you have, and more.
Whether you have COVID-19, you are in quarantine, or you are sheltering in place, it's a good idea to learn the laws around sick time.
What can you do if your work is unsafe because of COVID-19? Can you quit? What happens if you decide not to work?
During a pandemic, employers can ask you whether you are sick, and do many other things. Learn how your rights under U.S. laws change during a pandemic.
We will update this section with new content throughout the pandemic. For general employment law issues and questions, please visit the employment law section on FindLaw.com. If you need answers about a specific legal issue, or feel your employee rights have been violated, consider speaking with an employment lawyer in your state. Many attorneys offer phone and video consultations.
