Despite the best of intentions to comply with the myriad of laws, orders and recommendations and to “do right” by employees while dealing with the current pandemic and recession, employers remain vulnerable to a whole host of potential COVID-19-related claims. Ever-changing guidance and return-to-work orders complicate the issues. Keeping abreast of the actual and potential legal theories being raised is key to assessing potential COVID-19-related litigation risk. This article alerts employers to the “Top 5” claims and issues being raised now and suggests risk mitigation strategies so that you can be prepared.