Coronavirus Update 5-11-2020: The 6th(!) set of FAQs from the DOL on the FFCRA
Consider the following scenario. An employee has been working from home productively and without issue since the state Shelter in Place...
Coronavirus Update 5-8-2020: Can you legally refuse to return to work to someone at “high risk” for COVID-19 complications?
By Jon Hyman
As you start recalling employees to your physical workplace from remote work-from-home arrangements or furlough, you are concerned about a...
Coronavirus Update 5-7-2020: Things I miss 😢
By Jon Hyman
These are the top 10 things I miss (in no particular order): 1/ Seeing family and friends in person. (happy birthday Mom!) 2/ Hugs and...
Coronavirus Update 5-6-2020: How do parents return to work without available childcare?
By Jon Hyman
Childcare is the issue that has gotten the least attention in discussions about employees returning to work. As states begin to slowly reo...
Coronavirus Update 5-5-2020: Ohio encouraging employers to report AWOL employees to ODJFS
By Jon Hyman
Last week I asked how employers could encourage employees to return to work when unemployment benefits pay them more than their jobs. One...
Coronavirus Update 5-4-2020: Handling employee mental-health issues in a world and workplace changed by coronavirus
By Jon Hyman
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which is as good a time as any to bring up an issue that has been weighing heavily on my mind — the ...
Coronavirus Update 5-1-2020: Some Friday links to share
By Jon Hyman
Just a couple of links to wrap up another looooong week in the world of COVID-19. First, the video from Tuesday’s Zoominar .