During the pandemic, many employees have been working remotely. Businesses have been utilizing technology to keep their staff connected and engaged, but working from home does create a sense of informality, leading to behavior that may not be appropriate. Using video...
As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the United States, there has been a massive upheaval of the American workplace. Employers have found themselves drafting and implementing policies and procedures addressing a wide array of issues including remote work,...
The coronavirus pandemic has sparked one of the largest social experiments in history. Virtually overnight, businesses across the world have been forced to rethink how they operate. Decisions made during this uncertain period will resonate for years and may serve as...
New policies and procedures to address COVID-19 are being created almost daily. For businesses in New York that have been paying workers’ comp premiums for employees who are not currently working due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is now some relief. The New...
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused employers to make significant changes to their business practices, including onboarding. Managers and new hires across the country are navigating the unchartered waters of how to onboard new employees...
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a temporary policy to allow employers to accept expired List B documents when completing the Form I-9 beginning May 1. This new Form I-9 policy for COVID-19 is intended to account for the fact that many people are...