Practice management

A group of Amazon warehouse employees sued the online retail giant, claiming its working conditions put not only them at risk of contracting the coronavirus but also their family members, including one who died.

Leading through this crisis requires empathy for what people are going through now and understanding how living through this crisis will shape people’s expectations around work and non-work lives.

Five workers and their families allege that the fast-food chain is endangering its employees.

Employees are expensing work equipment and health and hygiene supplies, leaving businesses the task of deciding whether to pick up the bill.

Demand has soared for mental health services as bank employees put in long hours, supervise kids while working at home and endure personal crises. Citi, BofA, Fifth Third and others are getting creative to help them decompress during the pandemic.

As many traditional benefits including gym memberships and commuter stipends are no longer available to employees, companies need to change their benefit offerings as well.

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.

A Mercer study highlights how essential workers are reacting to coronavirus, and what nonessential industries can expect going forward.

Deadline extended: Who will join the ranks of the Top Women in Benefit Advising? The deadline to nominate an outstanding adviser elevating the status of women in the industry is Monday, June 1.

It’s essential that companies take actions that protect their employees, yet they are getting little federal guidance in what exactly that means.