In response to the C-19 pandemic, we are seeing an increasing number of employee benefit questions.  Many of those questions center on employees’ eligibility under employer-sponsored health and welfare benefit plans during furloughs, and ways that employers can provide financial assistance to employees using employee benefit programs. Because of these questions, we will be touching […]

Now that there are confirmed cases of COVID-19 in more than 35 states and the WHO has classified COVID-19 as a pandemic, you’re bound to field questions from your employees about what they should do and how it affects them.  Obvious answers include singing “Happy Birthday” twice (preferably not out loud if you’re anything like […]

What is Coronavirus?  COVID-19 (Coronavirus) usually causes respiratory illness. Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. What are some key legal employment issues related to Coronavirus and the workplace? Occupational Safety […]