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 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued interim guidance for enforcing its recordkeeping requirements in recording COVID-19 cases, among other guidelines and policies. Here’s a look at OSHA and COVID-19 compliance for employers. OSHA...
As part of sweeping legislation—the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)—signed into law by President Trump on March 18, 2020, two laws were enacted that provide workers with paid leave for reasons related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: the...
As a result of the health pandemic, there have been changes to the law regarding New York Paid Sick Leave benefits for COVID-19. These impact all employers in New York State. Effective March 18, 2020, employees are entitled to the following sick leave benefits, paid...