The novel coronavirus disease has been named COVID-19 by the director general of the World Health Organization. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the name was decided that “did not refer to a geographical location, an animal, an individual or group of people, and which is also pronounceable and related to the disease”.

Breaking News:

COVID-19 Options for Employers

We are providing some additional information around the applicability of these provisions and the other credits employers might be able to take advantage of as a result of the FFCRA and CARES Act’s which were recently passed. Please click here to view COVID-19 Options for Employers.

ThinkHR COVID-19 portal – a great resource for you and your clients

Read More

---

Helpful forms and templates:

10 Tips for Successfully Managing Remote Workers A Guide to Employee Temperature Checks

EEOC: Employers Can Screen for COVID-19. SHRM COVID-19 Back-to-Work Checklist

COVID-19 A Return to Work Readiness Checklist. Managers Should Not Expect Full Productivity Right Now

Telecommuting Policy and Procedure Revising Policies to Facilitate Returning to Work

Personal Leave of Absence Physician Form (NEW). Temporary Personal Leave of Absence Request (NEW)

COVID-19 Furlough Letter Telecommuting Checklist Temporary I-9 Requirements Remote Workers Work From Home Agreement

Emergency Family and Medical Leave Policy. Temporary Work from Home Agreement Recipient PTO/Sick Time Donation Application.

PTO Donation Program. Donor PTO/Sick Time Donation Form. Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Emergency FMLA Request Form.

FFCRA Sample Family and Medical Leave Policy FFCRA Sample Emergency Paid Sick Leave Policy

---

COVID-19 Webinars:

Recorded COVID Webinars:

Wagner – Issues that Every Employer Should Actively be Addressing

Wagner – The Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Why Telemedicine is More Important Than Ever hosted by 1800MD

Wagner – Tips for Managing Telecommuters

Upcoming COVID Webinars:

---

COVID-19 Articles:

HRE’s number of the day: The way we work

57: Percentage of U.S. workers who believe the coronavirus has changed the way we work for the better. Read More

Finding the wellbeing silver lining of COVID-19

A high number of employees already weren’t feeling optimistic about their wellbeing before the pandemic hit. And the current COVID-19 crisis will likely cause many more workers to join them. Read More

Collaboration and Coming Together After COVID-19

Most of us have been transformed in unexpected ways by the pause in our life forced by COVID-19. We can dwell on the negatives, but the inspiring people we’ve interviewed at Ever Widening Circles teach us that the future belongs to those who find the positive gift of insight through chaos and negativity. Read More

COVID-19 strategy 101: How to improve mental health

A focus on mental health always makes good business sense. But in the time of coronavirus, as well as the protests taking place nationwide, the practice is becoming more vital than ever. Employees are experiencing higher rates of mental health issues and struggling with feelings of isolation, loneliness and stress—and many are looking to their employer for help. Read More