HR in 15

“If someone can continue to telework and they are high risk - the guidance is to allow them to do so” – Kim Malerba, Partner at Ruskin, Moscou Faltischek, P.C.

Listen to Eric Foodim, COO of PrestigePEO continue the discussion with Kim Malerba, Partner at Ruskin, Moscou Faltischek, P.C. regarding the logistics and emerging legalities around bringing your employees back to the office as states begin to reopen non-essential offices. 

In this episode, Eric and Kim talk employees concerns about safety returning to the workplace focusing part 2 of this episode on employee safety concerns and the accommodations and assistance that can be provided to employees who are considered high risk. Listen to get insights on the following topics:

• Addressing Employees Safety Concerns
• Employee and Employer Assistance from  the ADA, FMLA and the Family Cares Act 
• Reasonable accommodations in allowing high risk employees to continuing working remotely 
• Explore some of the In Office Procedures such as Limiting In-Person Meetings and Closing Off Space Where Social Distancing is Not Possible

Have Questions? PrestigePEO is always available to help you navigate these uncertain times with regard to Human Resources, Employee Benefits and Payroll Management. Call Us Today at 888.PEO.PEO1 or visit us online at prestigepeo.com

Missed the our last episode? Part 1 | The Logistics & Legalities Bringing Your Employees Back to the Office discussion with Kim Malerba, Partner at Ruskin, Moscou Faltischek, P.C here. 

“Employees who are concerned about re-entering the world right now don't have a right, per say, to not return and maintain their job” – Kim Malerba, Partner at Ruskin, Moscou Faltischek, P.C.

Listen to Eric Foodim, COO of PrestigePEO discuss the logistics and emerging legalities around bringing your employees back to the office as states begin to reopen non-essential offices. 

In this episode, Eric and Kim explore the options that companies are exercising to bring employees back to work while providing the safest work environment they can, following CDC and other federal guidelines. Listen as they discuss: 

• Employee Safety in Returning to Work
• Bringing Back Furloughed Employees
• Employer Rights When Employees Don't Want to Return
• Details About the 'NY Forward' guidelines 
• Guidelines for Employee Job Modifications & Salary Changes

Have Questions? PrestigePEO is always available to help you navigate these uncertain times with regard to Human Resources, Employee Benefits and Payroll Management. Call Us Today at 888.PEO.PEO1 or visit us online at prestigepeo.com

Missed the our last episode? Listen to part 2 of our ‘How to Return to Work In a Post COVID-19 World’ discussion with Malcolm Slee of Groom Law here. 

"You wanna be thinking about how you can maintain your business operations while also ensuring the health and safety of your employees and customers" - Malcolm Slee

Listen to Eric Foodim, COO of PrestigePEO continue the discussion about the impacts of COVID-19 on small and medium size businesses with Malcolm Slee of Groom Law Group.
 
In this episode, Eric and Malcolm discuss the considerations employers need to begin evaluating when bringing teams back to the office, including: 

• The key considerations every employer will need to consider from new policy perspectives
• How do you transition your teams from working virtually to returning to the office
• What is the impact on working parents with many child programs not accessible for the summer of 2020
• How to address employees who do not want to return to the office 
• Reasonable accommodations for employees with pre-existing medical conditions
• Legalities and considerations surrounding hiring new team members during this time of crisis

Have Questions? PrestigePEO is always available to help you navigate these uncertain times with regard to Human Resources, Employee Benefits and Payroll Management. Call Us Today at 888-PEO-PEO1 or visit us online at prestigepeo.com

Missed the our first episode? Listen to part 1 of our 'How to Return to Work In a Post COVID-19 World' discussion with Malcolm Slee of Groom Law Group here. 

Returning to work in a Post COVID-19 world is going to require rethinking the way our teams work together.

"The most important thing is to keep your eyes and ears open.." - Malcolm Slee

Join PrestigePEO COO, Eric Foodim, as he interviews industry executives leading the discussion on workplace safety, design, and the legalities surrounding reopening your office or business. 

In this inaugural episode, Malcolm Slee, principal at Groom Law Group, dives into the anticipated legal guidelines companies will need to adhere to, ensuring the health and safety of both employees, and customers. 

Listen as Eric and Malcolm discuss the following: 

• Changes to the Workplace Environment
• OSHA's Federal and State Guidelines
• The CDC's Recommendations
• and the impact of the CARES & recently passed HEROES ACT

The essential HR guidance you need now to create a safe, healthy, and productive work environment in a post-COVID-19 world.