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Top 5 Reasons Not to Collect Unemployment It has been a long, long year. There isn’t a doubt. Through the turmoil, many had to enter into the world of unemployment – which is there to support individuals during times like … Continued
With seemingly the blink of an eye, the federal government back in March enacted emergency legislation known as FFCRA, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The swift action was intended to bring some relief to individuals who had to quarantine … Continued
Today I’m feeling it. My heart is racing, my hands a little jittery. It’s hard to focus. Do you feel it, too? The build-up of the uncertainty around our lives. The continued adjustment of school-from-home while you live-at-work (or work-from-home). … Continued
Here we are, each of us, trying to do all we can to move our communities forward in a safe way. As employers, there are numerous guidelines from the State, health departments, OSHA, CDC and others to direct our paths … Continued
If you’ve recently gone out for a drive to break up your day at home, it’s likely you’ve noticed the increase in traffic. I know that my commute to/from our headquarters, where I’d go in to make sure checks were … Continued
Two months ago, it was considered an employee benefit to work from home. It was something some employers were fully behind; other organizations held the firm thought that everyone needed to be in the office. Remote working was negotiated when … Continued
As business and human resource leaders in our organizations, one of the toughest things to do is put on the brave face in the middle of all this chaos surrounding us. That face has to stay strong as we explain … Continued
The Heart of Essential Employees During crisis, it’s human nature to want to help, to assist in reaching the solution that will find the other side of the chaos. Are you looking to put your hands to work to fight … Continued
Stimulus packages and emergency legislation are swirling around and have had huge impacts on employment policies and rules. We’re all trying to stay on top of it and as HR, our attention has been focused on the new emergency sick … Continued
As each day comes and our COVID-19 crisis continues, we find quickly changing rules and legislation being brought into the dizzying environment of employment policy. Sifting through all the information, we have been able to compile these highlights for you. … Continued