Your company is adapting to lots of changes in 2020. Flexibility is critical. This includes how and where employees work. After you’ve determined which roles are eligible for flexible work arrangements, now consider the impact of federal, state and local laws so your company is protected against …
How to Handle a COVID Case in the Workplace
What should you do if an employee contracts COVID-19? Don’t be left scrambling to figure it out. In most cases, you don’t need to shut down. There are, however, important steps you need to take to prevent further spread. Encourage employees to stay home Be aware of potential transmission …
What’s the Difference Between Furlough and Layoff?
Despite everything you’ve done to avoid it, you’re now facing a difficult decision. You must let go of valued employees. You don’t have the cash to continue paying them and you need to understand your options. What does it mean to furlough an employee? It’s a mandatory leave that’s unpaid and …
The Impact of Remote Learning on the Workplace
It’s Fall 2020 and working parents are still juggling a moving target… Fully remote. Hybrid learning. Google classrooms. Zoom calls. It’s confusing and frustrating, but this is today’s reality and businesses can adapt and thrive. Parents are trying to balance their work and home …
What is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)?
Would your business like a federal tax credit of up to $9,600? Sounds good, right? The challenge is many employers don’t know about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) and miss out. It’s a federal tax credit for companies that have hired employees facing employment barriers. Essentially the …