COVID-19 Resources and Updates
Below are resources and updates on the developments, guidelines, legislation and tools for employers related to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. We’re here to help you keep your workforce safe, healthy and productive during this unprecedented time.
REOPENING BUSINESS
- ThinkHR – OSHA & Covid-19: What Employers Need to Know Webinar 6.16.20
- ThinkHR – Safe Return to Work Webinar 5.27.20
- ThinkHR – Safe Return to Work Webinar (Slides) 5.27.20
- Handling the Influx of Remote Work Requests 5.22.20
- Accommodating At-risk Employees Amid COVID-19 5.21.20
- Work-life Balance Post Coronavirus 5.20.20
- Return to Work Communications Planning Checklist 5.19.20
- Return to Work Employee Email Template 5.18.20
- Reopening Massachusetts Report 5.18.20
- CDC Workplace Reopening Decision Tool 5.15.20
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Sample Welcome Back Packet 5.15.20
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5 Practice and Policy Considerations in Advance of Return to Work 5/4/20
Compliance Alerts
- Premium Credits Related to COVID-19 – ERISA Fiduciary Rules 6.8
- IRS Notice 2020-33 5.13
- IRS Notice 2020-29 5.13
- New COVID-19 Guidance for Section 125 Mid-year Election Change Rules 5.12
- Updating Health Plans for Coronavirus Changes 5.12
- FFCRA Leave DOL Temporary Regulations Part 2 5.11
- EEOC Updates Employer Guidance on Coronavirus and the ADA 5.8
- EBSA Disaster Relief Notice 5.5
- CARES Act Allows Tax-free Student Loan Assistance 5.5
- Dependent Care Benefits and COVID 19 Outbreak 5.5
- FAQs on Health Plan Coverage under the FFCRA and the CARES Act 5.1
- COVID-19 Relief Extends Certain Employee Benefit Plan Deadlines 5.1
- Extension of Certain Timeframes for Employee Benefit Plans, Participants, and Beneficiaries 4.30
- FAQ on Utilization Management and Prior Authorization Due to COVID-19 4.30
- Federal Agencies Issue COVID 19 Relief for Employee Benefit Plans 4.29
- IRS Section 139 qualified disaster relief payments and Coronavirus 4.29
- Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act 4.28
- IRS Extension of 2019 Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines 4.27
- EEOC Updates Employer Guidance on Coronavirus and the ADA 4.23
- FFCRA and CARES Act Tax Credits 4.20
- Agency FAQs on Coronavirus Related Changes for Health Plans 4.14
- IRS Extends Deadline for Forms 5500 Due Before July 1 2020 4.14
- CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program Update 4.13
- Updating Health Plans for Coronavirus Changes 4.10
- DOL Issues Corrections to FFCRA Regulations 4.10
- FFCRA Leave Department of Labor Temporary Regulations Part 1 4.10
- Unemployment Benefits for Coronavirus under the CARES Act 4.8
- DOL Regulations for Families First Coronavirus Response Act 4.7
- The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Paycheck Protection Program 4.2
- The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act FFCRA Amendments and Benefits Provisions 4.2
- CARES Act Makes Changes for Health Plans 4.1
- The Look-back Measurement Method and COVID-19 3.31
- HHS: HIPAA, Civil Rights, and COVID-19 (HHS.gov)
- CARES Act Expands Health Coverage Rules 3.27
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) 3.25
- DOL-Families First Act Paid Leave Requirements to Take Effect April 1 3.25
- Some States Require Insurance Protections Because of COVID-19 3.23
- HIPAA Privacy Rules and the Coronavirus Outbreak 3.20
- Health Plans Must Provide Free Coronavirus (COVID-19) Testing 3.18
- FAQs on Catastrophic Plan Coverage and Coronavirus 3.19
- DOL FAQs: COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act 3.13
- IRS Allows HDHPs To Cover Coronavirus Costs 3.11
HHS / CDC / CMS / DOL / IRS / OSHA / WHO Resources
- CDC: Symptoms of Coronavirus
- HHS: HIPAA, Civil Rights, and COVID-19 (HHS.gov)
- CDC COVID-19 Resources
- CDC How to Prepare
- CDC Older Adults and At-Risk Individuals
- CDC Businesses & Employers
- CMS Partner Toolkit
- DOL Coronavirus Resources
- IRS Filing and Payment Deadlines
- OSHA COVID-19
- WHO Advice for the Public
- WHO Situation Reports (updated daily)
- Coronvirus Tracker (Johns Hopkins University)
State Health Department Responses
Find your state health department response here
Massachusetts updates, emergency orders, and guidance associated with the COVID-19 State of Emergency
Additional HR / Other Resources
- Managing Your Post-coronavirus Reputation 5.5
- IFEBP Resources
- CDC Guidance For Discontinuing Home Isolation and Dealing with an Exposure to COVID-19
- CDC Guidance for Employees Following a COVID-19 Diagnosis or Exposure
- Employee Retention Tax Credits
- IRS FAQs: FFCRA Tax Credits
- Employee Benefits and Compensation During Closures and Furloughs
- An Employer’s Guide to Managing Remote Employees
- Engaging Remote Employees During the Coronavirus Pandemic
- HRPro COVID-19 Resource Page
- HR Service COVID-19 Employer Toolkit
- Student Loan Repayment Deferrals Allowed Due to Coronavirus
Employer Resources
- Congress Passes Bill Amending Paycheck Protection Program 6.5
- Return to Work Action Plan Discussion Guide 5.8
- What the Coronavirus Could Mean for Health Care Costs 5.6
- Post-coronavirus Workplace Preparedness Checklist 5.6
- Return to Work Updating the Office 5.6
- Screening Employee Temperatures Upon Return to Work 4.29
- Guide to Creating a Return to Work Action Plan 4.29
- Sample Return to Work Action Plan 4.28
- Guide to Creating a Return to Work Action Plan 4.28
- Designing a Post-coronavirus Office 4.28
- Return to Work Plans Following the COVID-19 Pandemic 4.28
- DOL Now Fully Enforcing FFCRA Paid Leave Rules for Coronavirus 4.28
- Reopening a Business After the Coronavirus Shutdown
- HR Toolkit: The Employers Guide to COVID-19
- IRS FAQs: FFCRA Tax Credits for Small and Midsize Businesses
- Employee Retention Tax Credits for Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus
- Small Business Loan Overview
- Small Business Guidance & Loans
- Leave Request Form
- DOL FAQs – Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- FFCRA Small Employer Exemption – DOL Guidance
- Remote Work Policy
- CARES Act Expands FSA/HSA Qualifying Medical Expenses 3.30
- SAMPLE Essential Business Identification (COVID-19)
- ThinkHR COVID-19 FAQs 3.30
- HHS: HIPAA, Civil Rights, and COVID-19 (HHS.gov)
- Understanding the Historic $2 Trillion Stimulus Package 3.28
- Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act Request Form
- Telemedicine and COVID
- Easing Employee Stress Surrounding the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Creative Ways to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Sample Office Closing for COVID-10 Letter
- Covid-19 And Your Workplace Checklist
- Sample Telecommuting Arrangement Announcement
- Cyber Liability – Coronavirus and Remote Work Cyber Risks
- Employer Checklist for Managing Remote Employees During the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Sample Telecommuting Arrangement Announcement
- Coronavirus Stance – Sample Employee Communication Letter
- Coronavirus Sample infection email to employees
- 5 Work From Home Tips for Managers
Health Insurer Info
Aetna
Coronavirus Resources
COVID FAQs
Allways Health Partners
Coronavirus Resource Hub
BCBSMA
Coronavirus Resource Center
FAQs
CIGNA
Coronavirus Resource Center
Fallon Health
Coronavirus Information
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Coronavirus FAQs
Tufts Health Plan
Coronavirus Updates
FAQs
United Healthcare
COVID-19
Fully Insured Business Disruption Support
Self-Insured Business Disruption Support
Ancillary Insurer Info
CIGNA FAQs
Guardian FAQs
Hartford COVID-19 Employee Benefits
Lincoln Financial FAQs
MetLife COVID-19 Update
Principal Coverage & COVID-19
Prudential COVID-19
Reliance Standard FAQs
Standard FAQs
SunLife COVID Response
UNUM FAQs
Voya Response to COVID-19
Webinars
- ThinkHR – Safe Return to Work Webinar 5.27.20
- ThinkHR – Safe Return to Work Webinar (Slides) 5.27.20
- Mintz – A Roadmap for Employers in the Time of COVID-19 Webinar 5.1
- ThinkHR webinar, “COVID-19 Regulatory Updates and FAQ.” Recording and Slides 4/14
- Mintz – Coronavirus (COVID-19): Managing the Privacy & Cybersecurity Risks Webinar 3.30
- Fisher Phillips – Webinar FAQs recording 3.25
- Fisher Phillips – The Families First Coronavirus Response Act and other COVID-19 Updates Webinar recording 3.24
- Mintz-Levin – COVID-19 and the Workplace: Guidance Regarding Employment and Benefits Issues Facing Employers Now Webinar recording 3.20
Wellness Resources
- calm.com stess reduction, reaxation for mind and body and better sleep
- fitnessblender.com free exercise videos, healthy recipies and healthy living articles
- Caregiving and Working From Home
- Mental Well-being During Quarantine
- Working From Home During a Coronavirus Outbreak
- Working from Home Ergonomic Tips
- Safe Grocery Store Shopping During the Coronavirus Outbreak
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