What do we do if an employee is diagnosed with COVID-19?

First, notify other employees of potential exposure, if any, in the workplace. You should tell them …

Given COVID-19, if an employee is out of the office due to sickness, can we ask them about their symptoms?

Yes, but there’s a right way to do it and a wrong way to do it. In most circumstances, employers s…

What should I do if my employee discloses that their family member or roommate has COVID-19?

Employees who share a household with someone who is infected should self-quarantine for 14 days afte…

How to Support the Mental Health of Your Employees During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on everyone’s mental health. People have experienced financ…

We are reopening after business closure due to COVID-19. Can we bring some employees back, but not others?

Yes. If you are recalling some positions, but not others, you should document the business reasons w…

Can we screen employees returning to work for COVID-19?

Yes. Generally, inquiries about an employee’s health or a medical exam (like a temperature check) …

COVID-19 and Employee Benefits Plans

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has created new and unique challenges for employers, their workers, an…

What to Do When You Have to Close Due to COVID-19

Having to close is understandably a very difficult situation for employers and their employees. The…

What Brokers Need to Know About COVID-19

Given the ever-changing dynamics of COVID-19, now is the time for brokers to embrace and support cli…