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FBI Sees Spike in Fraudulent Unemployment Insurance Claims Filed Using Stolen Identities

The FBI has seen a spike in fraudulent unemployment insurance claims complaints related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic involving the use of stolen personally identifiable information (PII). U.S. citizens from several states have been victimized by criminal actors impersonating the victims and using the victims’ stolen...

15 July, 2020

What Are the Trends in Employee Benefits?

Smart companies are always taking a fresh look at the benefits they're offering. Here is what's trending and what you might want to consider adding. Student loan assistance According to the Federal Reserve, Americans currently owe $1.5 trillion in student loans — the largest amount of nonhousing...

14 July, 2020

From the HR Support Center: How You Can Support the Mental Health of Your Employees During COVID-19

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,...

13 July, 2020

What Employers Should Do If an Employee Makes a Racist Statement Online

Given renewed national attention on issues of racial equity and justice, employees and customers might be more inclined to report incidents of racism they witness in person or on the internet. In this article, we cover some recommended practices for employers if they receive a...

10 July, 2020

Taxpayers can get last minute filing tips on IRS.gov

The July deadline for filing a 2019 tax return is near, but IRS tax help is available 24 hours a day on IRS.gov. Whether filing a tax return, requesting an extension or making a payment, the IRS website can help taxpayers answer most questions and...

09 July, 2020

Second Stimulus Checks Could Be Sent As Early As August

Second stimulus checks could be sent as early as August. Here’s what you need to know. Second stimulus checks If Congress includes a second stimulus check, your second stimulus check could be sent as early as August. It’s all based on this congressional schedule. Here’s why: No stimulus...

08 July, 2020

Record jobs gain of 4.8 million in June smashes expectations; unemployment rate falls to 11.1%

KEY POINTS Nonfarm payrolls rose by 4.8 million in June, much better than the expected increase of 2.9 million. The unemployment rate fell to a crisis low of 11.1%, also better than the 12.4% estimate. Those on temporary layoff fell by 4.8 million in June...

06 July, 2020

President Trump Signs Paycheck Protection Program Extension

CNN - President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an extension of the small business loan Paycheck Protection Program into law, according to the White House. House lawmakers unanimously passed the extension less than a day after the program expired, and PPP will now remain open to applications through August...

06 July, 2020

Some of our employees have said they don’t feel safe returning to work. Can we just permanently replace them? What other options do we have?

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...

03 July, 2020

Making the Workplace a Safe Place to Speak Up

Right now, organizations across the country are asking themselves what they can do to make their workplaces more inclusive, diverse, and equitable, particularly for Black employees. They’re hosting conversations, acknowledging areas where they’ve fallen short, and identifying opportunities for improvement. For these efforts to be successful,...

02 July, 2020