April 04, 2020

Among other provisions, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides businesses suffering under the debilitating effects of the coronavirus pandemic with unprecedented access to emergency loans. This document will serve as an overview of the loan programs available.

April 04, 2020

This Compliance Bulletin provides a general summary of guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on how an employer may qualify for the small employer exemption from the requirements to provide leave for child care-related purposes under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).

April 04, 2020

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) provides eligible workers with paid leave for reasons related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This HR Compliance Bulletin contains questions and answers issued by the DOL to provide compliance assistance to employers and employees on their responsibilities and rights under the FFCRA. This document includes the FAQs issued Apr. 3, 2020.

April 04, 2020

If your state issues a "shelter-in-place" or "stay-at-home" order due to the coronavirus pandemic, use this letter to inform employees that they are considered essential workers. Please note that this letter requires extensive customization prior to use.

March 30, 2020

The rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation has employers scrambling to deal with a variety of employment issues, many of which they’ve never previously encountered. This presentation addresses employers' most common questions, including how the Families First Coronavirus Response Act affects employers, how to handle business closures and what benefits are available to employees. This information is current as of March 27, 2020, and may be modified by subsequent guidance.

March 30, 2020

On Sunday, March 29, 2020, President Donald Trump announced he was extending the federal social distancing guidelines for an additional 30 days to help contain the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Learn more with this News Brief.

March 30, 2020

This HR Insights article provides an overview of how you can respond to finding out an employee has coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

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Other related resources include the CDC's Interium Guidance for Businesses and Paid Sick Leave FAQ.

March 28, 2020

This HR Insights article provides tips managers can use to onboard employees remotely during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

March 28, 2020

This document provides an overview of the $2 trillion stimulus package, which is designed to provide financial assistance for those struggling as a result of the coronavirus (COVD-19) outbreak.

March 28, 2020

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to provide $2.2 trillion in federal funding to address the coronavirus crisis. The new law also includes several provisions affecting health plan coverage. This Legal Update summarizes the coverage changes.

March 28, 2020

Use this letter to inform employees that, due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the office will be closing and they should work from home. Please note that this letter requires customization prior to use.

March 28, 2020

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused many employers across the country to make significant changes to their standard procedures, including shifting their employees from working at the office to working from home. This customizable guide serves as an introduction to managing remote employees and includes best practices for keeping employees engaged. It should be used for informational purposes only and not be considered as legal advice.

March 28, 2020

This form may be used by an employee to request leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This form accommodates a new type of leave that can be used by an employee in the event they need to stay home in order to care for their child whose school or child care facility has been closed due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

March 28, 2020

Employers can use this checklist to manage employees that are working from home during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

March 28, 2020

Under guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on March 20, 2020, employers will not necessarily have to be in the physical presence of a new employee when verifying his or her identity as part of the I-9 Form process during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This Legal Update provides information about the DHS' guidance.

March 28, 2020

On Friday, March 27, 2020—after days of debate—the president approved a $2 trillion economic rescue package designed to provide financial assistance to Americans and their families, and billions of dollars in loans for businesses. The package is the largest fiscal stimulus in modern U.S. history and is the government’s most recent response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

March 28, 2020

This DOL poster describes employees' paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave rights under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Free download so you can post in your workplace or distribute it to employees. 

March 27, 2020

As business closures increase due to the COVID-19 pandemic, employers are faced with questions about compensation and health benefit coverage for their employees. Government relief measures may provide compensation for businesses and individuals in certain situations. In other cases, existing rules on employee rights will apply. This Compliance Overview provides a summary of the issues that employers may encounter when terminating or suspending employment due to COVID-19.

January 01, 2020

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) provides eligible workers with paid leave for reasons related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This HR Compliance Bulletin contains questions and answers issued by the DOL to provide compliance assistance to employers and employees on their responsibilities and rights under the FFCRA.

March 27, 2020

The paid employee leave requirements of the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act will take effect on April 1, 2020, according to Q&As issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.

March 24, 2020

Employers with fewer than 500 employees may begin using two new refundable payroll tax credits to obtain reimbursement for the costs of providing coronavirus-related leave to their employees, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on March 20, 2020. This document provides the guidance.

March 23, 2020

As part of sweeping legislation enacted in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Congress has enacted two laws requiring employers to provide paid leave for coronavirus-related reasons. This Compliance Bulletin discusses those laws.

March 18, 2020

This guide provides information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about how businesses and employers can plan for and respond to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

March 20, 2020

Telemedicine services are emerging as viable solutions to help lessen the burden on health care facilities and staff, while still providing individuals with the care they need. Learn more about virtual physician visits and how your insurance company covers them.  

March 18, 2020

When facing a pandemic like COVID-19, health insurance becomes even more important. We have compiled a list of coronavirus benefits provided by Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Kaiser, Humana, and United Healthcare. This post includes a list of coronavirus benefits and links to additional resources. 

March 13, 2020

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued Q&As on COVID-19 (or other public health emergencies) and the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. This Compliance Bulletin contains the DOL's Q&As.

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March 18, 2020

Use this guide to outline your company’s telecommuting, or work from home, policy and expectations, and educate your employees on best practices for working from home. Please note that this guide requires extensive customization to reflect your organization's policies on telecommuting.

March 18, 2020

This HR Insights article provides tips for how your organization can address the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

March 18, 2020

On March 18, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about how employers should comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) during the coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic. This HR Compliance Bulletin contains the EEOC's FAQs. 

March 23, 2020

HHS issued a bulletin to summarize how protected health information may be shared under the HIPAA Privacy Rule during an outbreak of infectious disease, such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. This Compliance Bulletin includes HHS' guidance.

March 23, 2020

Given the implications of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, countless employees across a variety of industries are working remotely. While this allows businesses to remain operational, it can create a number of risks, particularly for those who fail to take the proper precautions. This article highlights ways businesses can protect themselves from these risks.

March 18, 2020

Today the Senate passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and President Trump is expected to sign the bill shortly. The Act includes several provisions to protect American workers and assist employers in providing emergency paid sick leave, as well as paid family leave in the case of school closures, for working families impacted by COVID-19.

March 17, 2020

As of early Tuesday, March 17, 2020, several states have addressed how their unemployment insurance programs will be administered for employees who are out of work due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and additional states were expected to issue similar information. This Legal Update provides general information about state and federal guidance on unemployment benefits during the outbreak.  

March 16, 2020

On Monday, March 16, 2020, President Donald Trump held a news conference to reinforce guidelines intended to slow the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). He asked Americans to follow the guidelines for the next 15 days.

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March 12, 2020

Coronaviruses are fairly common and don’t typically affect humans. When they do, their effects are usually mild, as in the case of the common cold. However, deadlier variations of these coronaviruses have cropped up in recent years. This HR Insights discusses actions employers can take against these illnesses.

March 12, 2020

As the number of reported cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to rise, employers are increasingly confronted with the possibility of an outbreak in the workplace. This Compliance Bulletin provides a summary of compliance issues facing employers in this situation.