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Strategists from Deutsche Bank propose a 5% levy for those who work from home on a regular basis and not because of a government lockdown mandates. Such a measure could raise $48 billion a year in the U.S.

The current layoff situation and legislative action to extend periods and deadlines associated with COBRA means that people who would not have considered electing COBRA prior to COVID-19 may choose to do so soon, and in record numbers.

Seventy percent of Black Americans do not receive mental health treatment. To combat stressors unique to this workplace population, employers must address discrepancies in their employee benefits.

The benefit is becoming more popular now that it can be offered and managed digitally.

Carrie Augustine, CPA, is senior industry principal at Oracle NetSuite.

Jenn Kischell serves as vice president of Workforce Engagement, a unit within MetLife’s Financial Wellness and Engagement organization. With more than 25 years of experience, Kischell works with internal and external partners and customers to provide key enrollment communications and financial literacy. She is responsible for ensuring an understanding of the market, responding to customer demands, and supporting an infrastructure to drive successful sales and engagement with group customers and their employees.

These changes have the potential to impact employee benefits for years to come.

Rob Levy is vice president of research and measurement at the Financial Health Network, where he leads the research and thought leadership practice.

Caregiving is our collective duty — it’s no longer just on each individual, but on everyone, including our institutions, to do their best.