UnitedHealthcare added policies to its benefit offerings to prevent young people from becoming addicted to prescription painkillers after wisdom teeth surgery.

“This student loan repayment benefit has the potential to mobilize American businesses both large and small to dramatically reduce the overall amount of student debt,” says Tuition.io CEO Scott Thompson.

Perhaps the single most important aspect of the Act is what it does not cover: it does not provide any paid or protected leave time in the event of a company shut down for any COVID-19-related reason.

With so many people working remotely because of the coronavirus, surveillance software is flying off the virtual shelves.

Businesses are struggling to adapt to remote work, according to a new survey by Arizent, the parent company of Employee Benefit News.

As more U.S. states order widespread shutdowns, small companies provide a test case for the bigger challenges in store.

Online searches for the term “office chair” increased 150% between March 9 and March 20 as many switch to remote work.

The employer is also expanding the use of sick time to include caregiving related to COVID-19.

The adjustment to remote work is changing the definition of business attire and some savvy brands are pushing a new type of hybridized clothing that straddles the line between work and home, formal and casual, suits and sweats.

Postmates and other platform companies like Uber and Lyft have long claimed their workers are self-employed entrepreneurs rather than employees entitled to minimum wage, overtime, unemployment and other protections.

It’s estimated that workplace stress now costs employers $500 billion annually in the form of decreased performance at work or absenteeism.

There isn’t a better time than now to review your employee healthcare and wellness benefits.

“This morning’s data leaves no doubt that the economy is currently in a recession,” said Matthew Luzzetti, chief U.S. economist at Deutsche Bank.

Coworking companies are struggling to adapt while many of their customers consider cancelling contracts or are forced to default.

Older clients are advised to take extra steps to protect their finances as the current crisis may leave them prone to making poor financial decisions.

As social distancing becomes the norm, employees are looking for ways to care for loved ones.

Managers should make an effort to help employees who are feeling strain from the impact of isolation caused by quarantines.

Be transparent about the challenges you’re facing when you communicate with colleagues and clients and make sure your practice is optimized for a work-from-home situation.

Communicating through apps, email or text can nudge employees to check up on their benefits, like 401(k) contributions and insurance-covered annual physicals.

Employers are seeing a spike in demand for EAPs and behavioral health workplace benefits.