COVID-19 Resource Center for
Business Leaders, HR Professionals
Updated 10/21/2020 11:06 am CST
The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting businesses and employees in new and real ways. We’ve pooled together this “knowledge trust” to help you navigate what has become a critical and complex environment, and to identify important issues you will need to consider for your business and future success.
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COVID-19 Hot Topics
With the evolution of the virus and related changes impacting companies and employees, content is being frequently updated as we have new information.
Return to Work
In preparing to return to work during the COVID outbreak, business owners will be faced with many questions regarding steps they will take to protect their employees and their business. Valent Group recommends each business owner use data and information from federal, local and state experts to evaluate community spread, in their decision to reopen and potentially expose front line employees to COVID–19.
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Responsibly Returning to Work Amid a Pandemic – May 1, 2020
October 21
OSHA Issues Guidance Regarding N-95 Respirators And COVID-19
September 24
Substance Abuse During the COVID-19 Pandemic
September 17
Premium Refund / Credit: How To Apply It
September 15
FFCRA Leave Revised Regulations
August 28
FFCRA Leave FAQ: School Reopenings
August 19
CDC States People Can Continue To Test Positive And Not Be Infectious
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August 4
FFCRA: Additional FAQs Issued + Court Ruling
July 24
Interim CDC Guidelines For Discontinuation Of Isolation For Persons With COVID-19 Not In Healthcare Settings
July 16
Alabama Ordinance Requires Face Coverings, Effective 7.16.2020
July 16
FFCRA And CARES Act: Leave Reporting, COVID-19 Testing And More
Jun 11
OSHA Addresses Six FAQs on Face Coverings in Workplace
Jun 4
UPDATED: DOL Adopts Revised Enforcement Policies For COVID-19
Jun 1
OSHA Alert on Social Distancing to Keep Employees Safe At Work
May 29
OSHA Training Requirements: CDC Advises How to Decide When to Stay Home vs. Be Around Others
May 26
Building Closures May Have Increased Risk Of Legionnaires’ Disease
May 22
COVID-19 Reopening Considerations For Restaurants
May 21
CDC Releases Resources to Assist States to Open
May 14, 2020
IRS Mid-Year Election Changes & Other COVID-19 Relief
May 12, 2020
I-9 Documentation Flexibility, Temporary Policy Issued
Apr 29, 2020
CDC Expands List of COVID-19 Symptoms
Apr 29, 2020
Benefit Plan Deadline Extensions During “Outbreak Period”
Apr 20, 2020
(Updated) FFCRA: IRS Advances Tax Credits To Employers
Apr 16, 2020
Relief For Health And Welfare Plans
Apr 14, 2020
The CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program Update
Apr 8, 2020
Unemployment Benefits: Alabama and CARES Act
Apr 6, 2020
Employee Wellness During COVID-19
Apr 2, 2020
DOT Changes Affecting CDL Drivers and Carriers
Apr 1, 2020
FFCRA Leave: DOL Regs & IRS Tax Credits
Apr 1, 2020
Hacks and Attacks on Rise – Cyber Risk During COVID-19
Mar 30, 2020
CARES Act: Initial Summary Of Newly Approved Stimulus Package
Mar 27, 2020
Quick Reference Tool For Implementing EPSLA / EFMLEA
Mar 25, 2020
DOL Issues Leave Guidance For FFCRA, 4/1 Start Date
Mar 20, 2020
FFCRA: Leave And Health Plan Mandates
Mar 17, 2020
COVID-19: Lay-Offs, WARN Act, Unemployment & FFCRA
Mar 16, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Employer Considerations
Mar 13, 2020
Group Health Plan Coverage For Coronavirus And Testing
Insight Briefs for Download
Latest:
FFCRA & CARES Act New IRS Form 7200
FAQ: FFCRA & CARES Act Implementation pt. 42
CARES Act - Tax Provisions
Changes Impacting State and Federal Unemployment Benefits
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Checklists
Business Continuity Planning & Recovery Checklist
Employee Wellness
Caring for your teams during a pandemic includes caring for their wellbeing. Our insights address the most common employee wellness issues that arise in times of crisis, remote work and related environments.
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COVID-19: Employment Law Implications & Response Strategies, presented by attorneys from Maynard Cooper
March 18, 2020
Resources
COVID-19 is a rapidly changing event. Stay up-to-date with the latest news from the government organizations who are leading the national coronavirus response and providing breaking news updates and other resources your business will find useful.
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