These pandemic times are teaching us that almost any meeting can be hosted virtually. And this approach is likely here to stay considering virtual meetings are an inexpensive way to get people to collaborate without the need for expensive and time-consuming travel, all while using readily available technology. Businesses are also realizing that virtual meetings […]
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HR 6201 – Families First Coronavirus Response Act
FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT HR 6201, passed on March 18, 2020, provides paid sick leave and free coronavirus testing expands food assistance and unemployment benefits and requires employers to provide additional protections for health care workers. In addition, the bill requires the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue an emergency temporary standard that […]
Employee Protected Health Information Goes Viral: Employer HIPAA Violation?
It’s in the news, front and center. The novel coronavirus. The global death count raised over 3,000 and the number of confirmed cases surpassed 90,000 worldwide over the weekend. In the United States, two deaths and 80 cases have been reported since the weekend. But we’ve also been told not to panic, don’t blow it […]