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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Agenda
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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OnDemand Course
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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Faculty
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
Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
- Partner in Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.’s New York office, and vice chair of its Employment, Labor & Workforce Management Practice, and of its Diversity & Professional Development Committee
- Counsels clients on a variety of matters, in a practical and straightforward manner, with an eye toward reducing the possibility of employment-related claims
- Conducts workplace training seminars for employees, managers, and human resources personnel, including compliant harassment avoidance and respect in the workplace training
- Advises employers in all facets of the employment relationship, from pre-employment considerations and hiring to terminations and post-employment restrictions
- Develops and audits employers' policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local law and best practices
- Counsels employers with respect to the avoidance of employment-related disputes, employee discipline, leaves of absence, accommodation requests, and termination of employment (including voluntary and involuntary reductions in force)
- J.D. degree, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law; B.S. degree, Cornell University, College of Industrial and Labor Relations
- Can be contacted at 212-351-4789 or [email protected]
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