Many physician practices are expanding their telehealth capabilities in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
At the same time, they are rescheduling many routine appointments for several months from... Read more »
The constant barrage of news coverage and COVID-19 statistics are enough to make anyone’s shoulders tense… but your remote work set-up shouldn’t! Some people are familiar with... Read more »
A commonly asked question in response to the COVID-19 pandemic is, how can we encourage our employees who are working remotely to stay physically AND mentally well while at home?
Many companies... Read more »
Saturday night, the House of Representatives passed the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act.” The Bill still needs to pass the Senate and then be signed by President Trump, so plenty... Read more »
While employers (and individuals) should always hope for the best, it is always a good idea to plan for the worst. In this alert, your Alera Group, Inc. (“Alera”) team is providing... Read more »
As telecommuting continues to gain popularity with it comes a new set of compliance challenges for businesses.
Telecommuting occurs when employees do some or all of their work away from the... Read more »
With growing concern about the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States, carriers and states are working to ensure Americans have access to appropriate healthcare in the event they... Read more »
Background checks allow employers to get a clearer picture of an applicant’s job and personal history. So, what happens if you find out that the applicant has a criminal background or has been... Read more »
Effective January 1, 2020, your employees must withdraw at least the minimum amount from their employer-sponsored 401(k) and IRAs (Individual Retirement Accounts) by age 72. The required minimum... Read more »
Of the two main types of life insurance, permanent and term, only permanent is usually a significant part of a divorce settlement.
Permanent life insurance — whether whole life or universal... Read more »