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DOL Issues Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): Questions and Answers

Staff

25 Mar 202026 Mar 2020

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. On Tuesday, March 24, 2020 the Department of Labor (DOL) issued additional guidance to help employers and employees better understand […]

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Workplace Emergency Preparedness Weeks Before COVID-19

rebeccae

24 Mar 202021 Mar 2020

Three months ago, the thought of a global pandemic was unimaginable. Today, we find ourselves faced with a situation unlike any we have faced before. Over the past weeks, we have seen organizations of all sizes make big decisions to protect both […]

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Tips for Working From Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Anne Newhouse, CEBS

23 Mar 202022 Sep 2020

While some people have been working from home for months or even years, many of us are new to the experience, including myself. COVID-19 has created an imminent need for telecommuting so that businesses can remain open and productive. If working from home […]

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Coronavirus in the Workplace: Regulatory Considerations for U.S. Employers

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

20 Mar 202022 Sep 2020

Do your coronavirus policies and practices comply with federal laws covering the workplace and employee benefits? During their March 18 webcast, “Coronavirus in the Workplace: U.S. Regulatory Considerations,” Carrie B. Cherveny, Esq. senior vice president of strategic client solutions at HUB International, […]

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Law Enacted to Enable Free Coronavirus Testing and Expand Paid Leave: Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Kelli Kolsrud, CEBS

19 Mar 202029 Mar 2020

In an effort to slow the progression of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States and mitigate its economic impact, on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). What’s in the Families First […]

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Steps to Reduce Workers’ Risk of COVID-19 Exposure

Guest Contributor

17 Mar 202019 Mar 2020

To assist employers in continuing to plan for and respond to COVID-19, the Department of Labor (DOL) has issued guidance on COVID-19 and OSHA. <1> With respect to COVID-19, employer obligations start with OSHA’s general duty clause, which requires employers to provide […]

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12 Questions Employers Are Asking About COVID-19

Guest Contributor

17 Mar 202028 May 2020

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been designated as a global pandemic, and President Trump has declared a national state of emergency. Each day brings more questions and often conflicting guidance from myriad agencies dealing with the numerous ramifications in workplaces. Infections […]

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Coronavirus and International Business Travel

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

12 Mar 202001 Apr 2020

Making sure employees and their families stay healthy and safe includes acknowledging the anxiety and stress that comes with travel, explained Dr. Amit Arwindekar, North American Medical Director at United HealthCare Global, in the March 11 webcast Coronavirus and International Business Travel: […]

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Seven Consultations and Bills We’re Watching in Canada

Amanda Wilke, CEBS

10 Mar 202010 Mar 2020

Pension and retirement security issues are a hot topic right now across Canada. There are seven consultations and bills we are anxiously watching both federally and in the provinces of Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, and Nova Scotia. 1. Enhancing Retirement Security for Canadians […]

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Who Qualifies for COBRA?

Staff

25 Feb 202026 Apr 2021

COBRA allows individuals to temporarily continue their employer-sponsored health care coverage when certain qualifying events occur that would otherwise end the coverage. So who qualifies for COBRA and when? What Is COBRA? The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) was signed into […]