TOOLS & INFORMATION FOR CLIENTS
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Governments, municipalities and employers are taking various measures to help contain the spread. To assist you, this page includes information regarding potential insurance coverage implications and additional resources to monitor this evolving situation.
Benefits and Human Resources
- Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to COVID-19
- Two-Part Coronavirus FAQs for Employers: Part 1 | Part 2
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Quick-Reference Flow Chart
- HR Insights: Protecting Workers From Coronavirus
- HR Insights: Designing a Post-Coronavirus Office
- HR Insights: Return to Work Plans Following the COVID-19 Pandemic
- HR Insights: Screening Employee Temperatures Upon Return to Work
- HR Insights: Responding to an Employee’s Positive Coronavirus Test
- HR Insights: EEOC Expands COVID-19 Return-to-Work Guidance
- HR Insights: Preparing for a Second Wave of COVID-19 Cases
- Checklist: Responding to a Positive COVID-19 Test
- HR Insights: CDC Guidance for Employees Following a COVID-19 Diagnosis or Exposure
- HR Insights: 5 Tips for Onboarding Employees Remotely During the Coronavirus Pandemic
- HR Insights: Engaging Remote Employees During the Coronavirus Pandemic
- HR Insights: Handling the Influx of Remote Work Requests
- HR Insights: Accommodating At-risk Employees Amid COVID-19
- HR Insights: Monitoring Remote Workers
- HR Insights: Managing Employees Who Struggle in the Remote Environment
- HR Compliance Overview: Employee Compensation and Benefits During Closures and Furloughs
- HR Compliance Bulletin: Employee Retention Tax Credits for Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus
- HR Compliance Bulletin: Coronavirus and the Workplace – Compliance Issues for Employers
- HR Compliance Bulletin: New Coronavirus Relief Laws Require Paid Employee Leave
- HR Compliance Bulletin: HIPAA Privacy Rule and the Coronavirus Outbreak
- HR Compliance Bulletin: IRS Issues Guidance on Tax Credits for Coronavirus (COVID-19) Paid Leave
- HR Compliance Bulletin: Cal/OSHA Issues Return-to-Work General Guidelines for COVID-19
- HR Bulletin: Department of Labor Issues Employer Resources
- Benefits Considerations in Response to COVID-19
- Benefits Bulletin: CARES Act – What Employers Need to Know
- Benefits Bulletin: Health Plan Coverage for COVID-19 Testing and Treatment
- Employee Benefit Carriers (Websites are updated regularly with their latest FAQs)
Business Planning and Continuity/Operations
- An Employer’s Quick Guide to Managing Remote Workers
- Checklist: Remote Workstation
- Returning to Work After the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Resource Guide for Employers
- Return to Work Communications Planning Checklist
- Post-Coronavirus Return to Work Cleaning Checklist
- Sample Return to Work Action Plan (PDF Format)
- Sample Return to Work Action Plan (Word Format)
- Welcome Back to Work – Employee Packet (Word Format)
- Return to Work: Updating the Office
- Risk Insights: Protecting Your Business During Civil Unrest
- Insight: Plan. Don’t Panic – 10 Things Employers Should Do to Deal with Coronavirus
- COVID-19 Small Business Guide
- AXA XL: Navigating Risk Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- AXA XL: Video Conferencing Risk Management Considerations
- AXA XL: COVID-19 Scams are Contagious
- Attorney Protective: Tips to Stay Connected & Productive in a World of Social Distancing
- The Hartford: How to Get Started in Building a Business Continuity Plan
- The Hartford: Elements of a Business Continuity Plan
- The Hartford: How to Make Your Business Continuity Management Plan More Effective
- The Hartford: Business Continuity Planning for an Infectious Disease Event
- The Hartford Loss Control Tips: Protecting Employees, Customers and Your Business in Case of an Infectious Disease Event
- Checklist: COVID-19 and Your Workplace
- Checklist: Site Shut Down
Government and Policy Notices
- Policy Notice: President Trump Signs the Families First Coronavirus Response Act – What Employers Need To Know
- Policy Notice: President Trump Extends Federal Social Distancing Guidelines Through April 30
- In The Know: Understanding the Historic $2 Trillion Stimulus Package
- In The Know: CARES ACT – Small Business Loan Overview
- In The Know: CARES Act Infographic
- US Chamber of Commerce: Coronavirus Emergency Loans – Small Business Guide and Checklist
- Paycheck Protection Program: FAQs for Small Businesses
- In The Know: President Trump Signs Bill Amending PPP Into Law
- News Brief: Senate Passes $2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill
- News Brief: Congress Passes $480 Billion Coronavirus Relief Package
- News Brief: Treasure Secretary Says More Funding Coming for Small Businesses (April 2020)
- Coronavirus Stimulus Direct Payments FAQ
- Guidelines: Opening Up America Again
- World Health Organization: Information and guidance on coronavirus (COVID-19)
- CDC
- Guidance on Exposure & Reporting
- Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
- Coronavirus Information for Travel
- Health Alert Network – (CDC’s primary method of sharing cleared information about urgent public health incidents with public information officers; federal, state, territorial, tribal, and local public health practitioners; clinicians; and public health laboratories)
- Coronavirus Checker (Check your risk for COVID-19)
- Get Your Workplace Ready for Pandemic Flu
Potential Coverage Implications
- COVID-19 Coverage and Policy Implications (March 2020)
- Business Interruption Policies and Coronavirus
- How Coronavirus Could Impact Your Business’s Insurance
- Coronavirus Concerns: Employment Practices Related Lawsuits
- Risk Insights: Common Employment Practices Claims Arising Out of COVID-19
- BLOG: Insurance Reimbursement for Pandemic Losses
- Private Company Management Liability Premium Increases: Why are Premiums Going Up?
Return to Work Planning
Coming soon!
Webinars
- COVID-19 Compliance Considerations: Returning to Work Series | Human Resources
Agenda & Topics:
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- Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA)
- Wage and Hour Concerns
- Discrimination and Harassment
- Talent Acquisition
- Management Training
COVID-19 Compliance Considerations: Returning to Work Series | Employee Benefits
Agenda & Topics:
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- New Federal Guidance
- Affordable Care Act
- HIPAA Implications
- Section 125 Plans
- ERISA Obligations
- Next Steps for Employers
COVID-19 Compliance Considerations: Returning to Work Series | Health & Safety
Agenda & Topics:
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- Government Recommendations
- Control and Prevention Practices
- Hazard Recognition
- Health and Safety Standards
- Maintaining a Healthy Workforce
- Return to Work Action Plan
- Family First Coronavirus Response Act | What Employers Need to Know
Learn about the most recent developments affecting employers from a human resources perspective and gain insights into what legislation may be coming later this week.
- COVID-19 | Critical Considerations for Plan Sponsors
Learn about the most recent developments affecting employee benefits and learn what steps employers should be taking to ensure compliance under the new legislation.
- Employee Benefits – Paycheck Protection Program | A New Relief Option for Small Businesses
Listen to an overview of the Small Business Administration’s resources that provide small businesses with working capital loans that can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing.
While we continue to monitor this fluid situation, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. In the meantime, we’d like to thank you for trusting AHERN Insurance Brokerage with your insurance needs.
