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Leave-sharing programs make sense for employers seeking tax-efficient opportunities to financially assist employees impacted by the pandemic.

Since efforts to the contain COVID-19 pandemic rapidly shut down the U.S. economy in mid-March, about 38.6 million initial unemployment insurance claims have been filed under state programs.

Employees who are concerned they might expose an at-risk member of their household can sign and submit a document to take leave until May 31.

The lack of seamless plan-to-plan asset portability prevents participants from easily moving and consolidating their 401(k) savings, leaving them open to the temptation to prematurely cash out their 401(k) accounts from prior employers’ plans.

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The impact of COVID-19 on the workforce and business has only reinforced the importance of leave policies and the value of protection offered through disability insurance.

The pandemic is an opportunity for companies to adjust their communication strategies and business values to connect with employees.

Those who are bereaved need comfort from each other and extra effort needs to be made to reach out and encourage employees to take advantage of their EAPs.

Postmates began developing autonomous delivery robots in 2017, and now fleet operators have transitioned to operating them from home.

Now more than ever, employees need options for meeting their short-term financial needs without compromising their long-term finances.