Healthcare

A person will die by suicide every 20 seconds this year. Employers can be on the front lines to offer a lifeline to struggling employees.

“The world as we all knew it changed in a very short amount of time this spring and continues to evolve as the pandemic remains an ongoing reality,” says Jonathan Finkelstein, CEO of Credly.

Uber and Lyft were ordered to convert their California drivers from independent contractors to employees with benefits but the ruling won’t be the last word, as the companies vowed to appeal the preliminary injunction.

From providing accessible tools to better employee training, here are some top strategies employers can employ to support staff with special needs.

This year’s worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the reasons why employers should consider a self-insured strategy over a fully insured model.

Just because it’s not safe to be outside doesn’t mean employees can’t help working parents schedule a plethora of activities to keep kids busy while they work.

The pharmacy and retail giant partnered with the weight loss app Naturally Slim.

Employers can help employees prepare for and manage high healthcare costs related to COVID-19 as well as large medical bills related to other health conditions such as serious illness or accidents several ways.

While it can be a great outlet for employees who want to help coworkers, or their favorite charities during the pandemic, PTO sharing can also present tax issues if not handled properly.

As the coronavirus keeps employees from taking vacation, that unused time off can be converted into direct payments on their student loans.