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 [...]
Nearly two months after the first stay-at-home orders were issued to the nation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many states are beginning to relax restrictions allowing certain businesses to open up and resulting in [...]
In recent days, additional guidance and relief due to COVID-19 has been issued by the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) in Notice 2020-01 and the IRS in Notices 2020-29 and 2020-33. Required Updates to [...]
Question from a client: How do I make a telecommuting policy? Answer: Although some employers will be comfortable sending everyone home with their laptop and saying, go forth and be productive, most will want [...]
The CARES Act was signed into law on Friday, March 27th 2020 as an additional piece of legislation crafted to help Americans during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. It includes a number of provisions that affect your [...]
We have received several questions from employers, brokers and consultants in reference to COVID-19 and the impact of actions employers are taking in regards to their workforce during this challenging time. This communication addresses plan [...]
