Before the pandemic, about half of American workers were working from home — more than double the fraction who worked from home at least occasionally in 2017-18. While some jobs just can't be done at home, the pandemic accelerated the trend to telecommuting, and the...
To our esteemed Clients, Payroll Partners is monitoring the rapidly changing situation related to the executive actions taken by President Donald Trump over the weekend and their effects on your employer and employee responsibilities. In question are the following actions the President signed off on this past...
We’re all supposed to feel stress from time to time. It’s the way the body responds to demands and dangers. A stressful event triggers the release of hormones. These hormones, according to Psychology Today, “increase heartbeat and the circulation of blood to support quick action, mobilize fat and sugar...
We’re committed to not only delivering trusted and valuable service and expertise to you and your employees, but also to providing insight into relevant trends to help you better understand your employees and the marketplace. Since the pandemic began in March, Mammoth HR, our HR partner,...
Texas Employers will be protected from unemployment chargebacks if workers are separated from their job due to COVID-19. Please provide this required information to your workers at the time of any separation: Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits are available to workers who are unemployed and who meet...
Human Resources is at the front lines of employers’ response to the COVID-19 crisis. The crisis is forcing almost every business to immediately develop, adapt or improve remote work policies and procedures. As HR pros struggle to keep employees safe and informed, it helps to think about what...
First, notify other employees of potential exposure to COVID-19, if any, in the workplace. You should tell them that someone was diagnosed with the illness, but you should not identify which employee is sick, even if employees ask so they can gauge their own risk....
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on everyone’s mental health. People have experienced financial hardship, additional challenges with childcare and school cancellations, job loss, reduced hours, sickness, and grief. The future is uncertain, and the present is extra stressful. And to make matters worse,...
We recommend caution when deciding to replace an employee who refuses to work because of concerns about COVID-19. Here are few things to keep in mind: Recalled employees may have a right to job-protected leave under a city ordinance, state law, or the federal...
The Employee Retention Credit has been designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll. The refundable tax credit is 50% of up to $10,000 in wages paid by an eligible employer whose business has been financially impacted by the coronavirus and quarantine. Who's eligible?...