Hey Compliance Warriors! New guidance has been given to medical facilities in NY mandating that their healthcare workers be given paid leave. This leave comes with several COVID-19 based caveats but it is a significant step in the right direction of treating healthcare workers as they should be. Read on… Article Via: littler.com “On May […]
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As businesses reopen, companies should be prepared for a potential wave of lawsuits from customers and employees who may claim to have contracted COVID-19 on their premises. As a result, companies should carefully review their insurance policies to see what coverage might be available for such claims. Third-Party Lawsuits General Liability Insurance A company should […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Because of the Coronaurus outbreak, health agencies have extended cobra benefit enrollment to help people in crisis. Below you’ll see the extended details of the plan answering your questions! Read on… Article Via: gtlaw.com “On May 4, 2020, in response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Yesterday afternoon, the Senate voted YES on H.R.7010 – Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020. This means a lot of good news for employers who have been struggling to fulfill the requirements of the original PPP. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! We’re getting newer research data every day about what existing medical conditions are affected by COVID. Because of this, guidelines to protect our employees are often updated or changed. Stay abreast of the changes with this article! Read on… Article Via: esrcheck.com “On May 7, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! This memorandum provides updated interim guidance to Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs) for enforcing the requirements of 29 CFR Part 1904 with respect to the recording of occupational illnesses, specifically cases of COVID-19. On May 26, 2020, the previous memorandum on this topic[1] will be rescinded, and this new memorandum will go […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! We’ve got n audio blog for your listening pleasure today. All about conducting remote internal investigations. The link can be found below to the host site. Listen on… Article Via: ogletree.com As restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to alter the workplace, Andre’ Caldwell discusses best practices and tips for conducting […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Connecticut has started phase 1 of it’s reopening process and has released its guidelines for doing so. Even if you aren’t a CT resident if you have offices in the area, or have employees that travel there on business, these guidelines will help you and yours stay safe. Read on… Article Via: […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Government officials across the country are easing up on business closures and stay at home orders. Here is an article and table of reopening protocols as of today. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! Yesterday, Friday, May 15th, 2020, the SBA and U.S. Treasury released the highly anticipated PPP Loan Forgiveness Application. The application and instructions total 11 pages and come with new instructions for the confusing FTE calculations and a 2-part application/worksheet combo. We were also told which documents must be submitted along with your worksheets […]