The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that the exemption for the physical inspection of Form I-9 documents has been extended to Aug. 19, 2020. According to the DHS, this will serve as the final extension. Physical Inspection Employers must...
On July 20, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the agency’s publication of additional guidance on applying federal employment laws in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance is in the form of questions and answers added to sets of Q&As...
According to a Gallup poll, 55% of Americans experience stress daily—making the United States one of the most stressed-out nations in the world. While some stress isn’t necessarily bad for employees’ health, chronic stress can cause negative long-term health effects....
As Dane county continues to transition into our new normal, The BenefitWorks wants you to be aware of a win-win situation you can create: As a Dane county employer you can offer your employees a FREE dependent care Flexible Spending Account. This is being offered by...
There’s no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has been disrupting businesses, both small and large, across the globe. Businesses have had to drastically adjust their operations. Once the threat of the coronavirus declines, your business may be ready to open up and...
Employers seeking ways to help their employees during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may want to consider implementing a leave-sharing program. These programs allow employees to donate some of their accrued paid leave time, such as paid time off (PTO), vacation...
Online retailer Amazon recently announced that you can now use your flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) to purchase eligible medical products on its site. Amazon’s FSA and HSA stores enable you to add your respective health payment card to...
Federal Agencies Issue COVID-19 Relief for Employee Benefit Plans The Departments of Labor (DOL) and the Treasury (Departments) recently issued deadline relief to help employee benefit plans, plan participants and plan service providers impacted by the COVID-19...
What you need to provide employees when their benefits end The BenefitWorks wants you to be aware of updates to two federal COBRA forms: Please refer to the resources within this e-mail to ensure you are familiar with and following the appropriate COBRA and...
As stay-at-home orders expire and restrictions loosen, many employers are thinking ahead to their reopening phase. Organizations are generally encouraged to implement a slow, staggered ramp up phase to ensure they can provide a safe workplace and comply with a wide...
