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Bedbug Invasions in the Workplace: Are You at Risk?

Dealing with bedbugs in the workplace can be difficult, draining, and distracting - find out prevention tips and avoid legal pitfalls.

Bed bugs are back - big time. In recent years, the public went from never having seen a bed bug to now being a rather common occurrence. Bed bugs are most often thought to be associated with places where people sleep (hotels, homes, apartments, dormitories, etc.). Recently, however, they're increasingly showing up in less obvious places like schools, hospitals, movie theaters, retail stores ... and office buildings. Dealing with bed bugs in the workplace can be difficult, draining, distracting -- and sometimes nightmarish. This topic will show why they are such formidable foes, not to be taken lightly. Inspection, management, and prevention tips will be provided, along with tips for staying out of legal trouble.

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Bed Bug History

  • Why They Disappeared and Why They Are Currently Resurging World-Wide
  • Chemicals That Used to Control Bed Bugs in the U.S.

Signs of a Bed Bug Infestation; What to Look for

  • Fecal Spotting
  • Live Bugs
  • Exuvia

Medical Implications With Bed Bugs

  • Don't Transmit Disease but Can Cause Anemia, Allergic Reactions, Blisters, Psychological Distress, etc.

Bed Bug Control

  • Chemical and Non-Chemical Measures

Employer Legal Obligations

  • Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
  • Building Codes
  • Health Codes
  • What Might Be Legally Required of an Employer?
  • What Will OSHA Do If It Becomes Aware of a Bed Bug Problem in Your Workplace?

What to do if You Notice Bed Bugs

What Can an Employer Do About Bed Bugs?

  • Becoming Familiar With What the Bugs Look Like and What to Look for
  • Being Diligent When Staying in Hotels
  • Reducing Office Clutter
  • Put Procedures Into Place
  • If Bed Bugs Are Found, Take Immediate Action
  • Avoid Claims of Defamation
  • Don't Hide the Problem

Should Employers Create and Publish a Bed Bug Policy?

Leaves of Absence

  • Must/Should/Will a Leave of Absence Be Paid?
  • How Long Should a Leave of Absence Last?
  • Are Accommodations (Disability-Related or Otherwise) Required?

What Can an Employer Do to Determine the "Source" of the Bed Bugs?

What Should Employers Do If They Determine Which Employee Is the "Source" of the Bed Bugs?

Are Employers Permitted to Terminate Employees for Bed Bug Related Reasons?

What Types of Liability Might Result From Bed Bug Related Claims?

Aside From the "HR" Issues, There Could Also Be "PR" Issues

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This course was last revised on April 16, 2018.

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This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.

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Philip G. Koehler

Philip G. Koehler

Pest Management Education, Inc.

Dr. Philip G. Koehler

  • Margie and Dempsey Sapp Endowed Professor of Structural Pest Control and also the Florida Pest Management Association’s Endowed Professor of Urban Entomology at the University of Florida
  • An honorary member of the Florida Pest Management Association and honorary member of the Certified Pest Control Operators of Florida
  • Honors include the National Pest Management Association’s Leadership Award, the University of Florida’s Distinguished Faculty Award, University of Florida’s Academy of Teaching Excellence, University of Florida Professorial Excellence Award, 2 USDA Distinguished Service Awards, and the Florida Pest Management Association’s Outstanding Service Award and their 2012 Pioneer award and 2013 President’s award
  • Was inducted into the Pest Management Professional Hall of Fame in 2015 and received the PCT Leadership award in 19965
  • Well known for his research in urban entomology and structural pest control, including research on mosquitoes, bed bugs, flies, cockroaches, termites, and ants
Susan Gross Sholinsky

Susan Gross Sholinsky

Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.

  • Holds multiple leadership positions within the national law firm of Epstein Becker Green, P.C., including as a member of the Firm’s Board of Directors, as Chair of the Employment, Labor & Workforce Management Steering Committee, and as Vice Chair of the Firm’s Diversity and Professional Development Committee. Susan also serves on the Executive Committee of the Firm’s Women’s Initiative.
  • Serves as New York Co-Chair of 50/50 Women on Boards: Global Conversation on Board Diversity.
  • Serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Dalton School.
  • Serves on the Advisory Committee of a New York-Based Private Retail Company.
  • Adjunct Faculty Member at the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations and speaker at multiple DEI and employment law conferences and events, including The DEI Summit: Diversity Officers & HR Taking Charge, The Deloitte Academy, and Innovation@Work US Virtual Event, hosted by The Economist.
  • Named to Chambers USA: The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business, New York – Labor & Employment (2022-2023), as well as The Legal 500 United States, Workplace and Employment Counseling (2019-2022).
  • Recognized as one of 2020’s Responsible 100 by City & State New York, an award bestowed upon private-sector leaders whose work makes life better in communities in New York City and across the state.
  • Counsels employers nationally on a variety of employment law matters to help them anticipate issues, ensure compliance, and avoid problems under federal, state, and local laws.
  • Can be contacted at [email protected] or (212) 351-4789.
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