Coronavirus

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.

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.

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

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

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.

The spread of coronavirus requires employers to consider regulations that might not have applied before, and makes a strong case for teleworking.