Many employers are unaware of state voting leave laws, which we anticipate will be heavily relied upon this year given the challenges presented by the pandemic. Most states require that employers provide at least a [...]

Question from a client: One of our employees refuses to sign the handbook. What should we do?   Answer: First things first, talk to them about why they don’t want to sign the handbook. There [...]

Question from a client: For leave requests under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), can we require proof that the school or place of care is closed?   Answer: No. However, you can and [...]

Question from a client: We’ve heard that some employees aren’t sanitizing their workstations and wearing masks when required. Do we need to investigate safety violations even if no one has made an official complaint?   [...]

The ICHRA benefit option is peaking the interest of business owners and benefit professionals alike, and will continue to gain popularity as employers are looking for other options outside of traditional group insurance plan models. [...]

Question from a client: Can we withhold an employee’s paycheck until he returns company property? He had volunteered to store some extra supplies at his home, but is now not returning our calls.   Answer: [...]

Employers across the nation have faced several challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing new ways to run their business. But these challenges have also created a unique opportunity for employers to get creative [...]

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on everyone’s mental health. People have experienced financial hardship, additional challenges with childcare and school cancellations, job loss, reduced hours, sickness, and grief. The future is uncertain, and [...]