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White Paper: Coronavirus and Potential Business Interruption Claims
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update
This update is adapted from the Center for Disease Control fact page on COVID-19. The CDC is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus, now known as COVID-19. The CDC has been supplying a steady stream of information and advice on the outbreak which is affecting many parts the world … Continued
Breaking: Sixth Circuit Dissolves Stay on the OSHA ETS
On the evening of December 17, 2021, the Sixth Circuit issued its highly anticipated decision on whether OSHA’s ETS would remain intact, be further delayed, or modified in some other alternative. In a surprise decision to many, the historically conservative Sixth Circuit dissolved the stay. The Sixth Circuit noted “the costs of delaying the implementation … Continued
COVID-19 Vaccination Card: Protection and Replacement
Keeping Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card Safe Just about everyone who has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine has been provided a vaccine card. As you would expect, the cards include important information about the type of vaccine you received, as well as the date and site where the dose(s) were administered. As … Continued
White Paper: COVID-19 Claims and Insurance Policy Considerations for Senior Care Providers
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has and continues to impact different industries in different ways. Perhaps the most significant is the healthcare sector. Within the sector, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other congregate care communities have experienced their own epicenters of COVID-19 developments. These entities have their own set of risks and issues related to … Continued
Top Questions from Small Businesses about COVID-19
For the last 3 years our local and national benchmarking survey has asked employers about their top priority regard the design and objectives of their benefit programs. “Attracting and Retaining Employees” has been 1st, with “Cost” coming in at a close 2nd. This was a direct result of a strong economy and a very tight … Continued
Departments Release Information for COVID-19 Business Tax Credits
On Friday, March 20th, the U.S. Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of Labor distributed a news release that contains important information on the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Businesses with less than 500 employees can start to take their refundable payroll tax credits immediately by retaining any funds they would … Continued
Maintain Mental Health Well-Being During a Quarantine
In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization have recommended that individuals who may have been exposed to the disease self-quarantine at home for 14 days. In addition, public health officials are recommending that healthy individuals practice social distancing, staying at home … Continued
Whitepaper: Employee Exposure Considerations and Response Plan
You may have employees who are requesting a response plan or related information if he, she, or a colleague is exposed to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). What are the best practices? What steps should you take to further limit exposure? The following article contains considerations and a sample response plan to address these issues. Read White … Continued