Beyond the Bottom Line

Govindh Jayaraman joins Danielle for an encore presentation of IMBA Medical's symptom tracker tool. This tool deploys quickly, is easily customized and includes the ability to direct people to care or other resources that support healthy minds and bodies during this unprecedented time.  This solution is designed to help keep employees, vendors and customers healthy and safe while also protecting people's privacy which may be considered the ounce of prevention in the months ahead.

Marjory Robertson, AVP and Employment Law Attorney at Sun Life joins The Checkup to update us on compliance as it relates to returning to the workplace. This is no small task in the US where rules at the State, County and even City levels need to be factored in. Marjory shares case law that will continue to shape our workplace. Employers will need to remain flexible with open door policies for concerned employees which may help avoid whistle blower complaints and other lawsuits. 

COVID-19 has created a myriad of workplace challenges for employers, both in the near- and long-term. Listen to ZOOM+Care leaders share the facts and actionable steps employers can take that will help you navigate the post-COVID-19 workplace.

Returning guest, Zach Snyder, joins The Checkup to update us on the course of the last legislative session in Washington along with what COVID has done since. Major new tax proposals that would impact employers plans were narrowly defeated and will likely be back. Shortly after the session, an economic downturn meant the State who was flush with money is now staring down a shortfall of likely $7 billion. In all likelihood, there will be a summer session to balance the budget. This, in addition to big elections this year and changes with departures from the legislature will have sweeping implications. 

Steven Fawcett from Gordon Thomas Honeywell joins The Checkup again to explain the mechanics of payroll tax credits and answer questions about the process that is designed to offset employer costs of Emergency Leave and Emergency Sick Pay. 

Dan Peluse from Wintrust Retirement Benefit Advisors joins The Checkup to explain how The CARES Act relaxed rules for a loan from your retirement account. Is it right for you? Will every plan allow for these hardship loans? And maybe most importantly, be encouraged by Dan's perspectives on the market and retirement plans in general!

Shelly Andrew from Gordon Thomas Honeywell joins The Checkup for a special series - Monday Meetup. Shelly explains how loan forgiveness works for the Paycheck Protection Program. There are restrictions on how the money can be used, measurements to understand and time frames to consider.  

Shelly Andrew from Gordon Thomas Honeywell joins The Checkup for a special series Monday Meetup. Shelly explains the SBA Loan processes for Economic Injury Disaster Loans and the Paycheck Protection Program. It's important to understand the differences, eligibility and what you will need to get started. 

This week's Meetup hosted Steven Fawcett, attorney at Gordon Thomas Honeywell. These meetings are organized to do three things: Provide a highlight reel of what's happened in the last week in legislation impacting employers around benefits, leave, etc.; Look ahead to what you need to do or plan for; Provide a forum for questions and answers. Questions like: "Can Expanded Leave be used intermittently if they are exempt?" "If the employee voluntarily traveled for family reasons and the client requires a 14-day self-quarantine, are they eligible for FFCRA?" These questions and more on this episode. 

Zach Snyder from Cambia joins Danielle for this episode, first presented as a live zoom. This recording isn't as produced as others so we could get it you quickly!

The Families First Act, signed by President Trump on March 18 takes steps in providing aid and laying the groundwork for some basics for American workers. We cover three primary areas: COVID testing, Emergency Family Medical Leave and Emergency Sick Leave. How does it work and to whom does it apply?