 Even the most optimistic person will concede that the world won’t be returning to exactly how it was before the coronavirus pandemic. This article examines how drastically things have shifted during the pandemic and what shake-ups to expect in the future.
This chart is designed to help employers that are making decisions regarding reopening workplaces during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.   This HR Insights article provides guidance for handling the influx of remote work requests as offices and worksites reopen.
 Washington state has amended its paid family and medical leave law with changes affecting definitions, the waiting period, waivers and enforcement, among other areas of the law. This Compliance Bulletin summarizes key changes contained in the amendments.
On May 20, 2020, the IRS announced the inflation-adjusted limits for HSAs and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) for 2021. This Legal Update video explains further.  What happens when returning to work itself may prevent employees from safely accomplishing their job functions? This article compiles some guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to help employers during the coronavirus pandemic. The guidance focuses on ADA accommodations as they pertain to “at-risk” employees.
 On May 20, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule that allows employers to pay bonuses or other incentive-based pay to salaried, nonexempt employees whose hours vary from week to week. The final rule clarifies that payments in addition to the fixed salary are compatible with the use of the fluctuating workweek method under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
 The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has challenged existing practices in the workplace. As return to work updates often influence various workplace changes, organizations may also want to consider how to effectively communicate with customers, vendors, guests and local officials. To get started, employers can review how topics on this checklist fit into their communications strategy.
 This HR Insights article provides guidance for creating and maintaining a strong company culture in the remote workplace.
 On May 12, 2020, the IRS released Notice 2020-29, which provides temporary flexibility for mid-year election changes under a Section 125 cafeteria plan during calendar year 2020. The changes are designed to allow employers to respond to changes in employee needs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This Compliance Bulletin summarizes the additional mid-year election changes.
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