Resources & Support

• Diversity Assessment –  Our assessment will help you look at the big picture, define objectives and begin implementing or recharging meaningful diversity practices.
• Diversity Consulting – Every clients’ inclusion and diversity goals are different, so our expert D&I consultants will meet with you to understand your needs and create a plan to achieve your diversity objectives.
• Diversity Training – Our diversity training solutions are designed to build awareness and skill, and to provide participants with tools and resources to support immediate application of learning to create/maintain a respectful and inclusive workplace.

Webinars

• Given Recent Events – Let’s Get You Ready To Talk About Race in the Workplace
• Maintaining an Inclusive Virtual Workplace
• How to Cultivate a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce

Videos

• Why is Diversity and Inclusion important to organizations?
• Unconscious Bias: Why It Matters

Blogs

• Your Words and Commitments No Longer Matter
• eBook: How to Maintain an Inclusive Culture
• What Really Moves the Needle on Diversity?
• What You Can Do to Maximize Inclusion in the Workplace

• Return to Work Toolkit
• Return to Work Planning Template

• Welcome Back – Employee Packet
• Onsite Temperature Screenings

Upcoming Webinars:

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Recorded Webinars:

True Network Advisors Resources – Employee Benefits Outlook: End of Year 2020 & Beyond – 12.1

In this webinar series, the attorneys of Maynard, Cooper & Gale provide timely discussion regarding employer responsibilities and best practices with regard to COVID-19, as well as updates on legislation and guidance from Congress and federal agencies, including CDC, OSHA, EEOC, DOL, IRS, and HHS.

Webinar Slides | Certification Information | Webinar Recording

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Connecting Your DEI Initiatives to Employee Well-being – 10.29

When designing an Employee Well-Being strategy, organizations must look through the lens of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to drive positive change in their workforce. Join us for a webinar where we will help leaders understand the connection between DEI and employee wellbeing, along with strategies on how to reinforce all of these important initiatives and the effect they have on the employee experience.

Webinar Recording

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Becoming a Pharmacy Benefits Hero – 10.27

In recent years, the costs of providing healthcare benefits – especially due to a significant rise in medication cost – continue to escalate. Leaders that have or are considering a self-funded medical plan should attend this session with Exude and Apex Benefits to gain a better understanding of pharmacy cost trends and how you can help manage this cost and the risk it represents.

Webinar Recording

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The Morning Blend: A Blend of Legal, HR and Best Practices Updates – 9.15

Please join us for our bi-monthly webinar series where Lori Armstrong, Labor and Employment Partner at ReedSmith, and Aliso DiFlorio, Managing Partner of Exude’s Human Capital Division, will provide timely discussion around the latest updates in employment law and human resources and the best practices employers should consider.

Webinar Recording

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True Network Advisors Resources – Labor & Employment and Benefits – 9.8

In this webinar series, the attorneys of Maynard, Cooper & Gale provide timely discussion regarding employer responsibilities and best practices with regard to COVID-19, as well as updates on legislation and guidance from Congress and federal agencies, including CDC, OSHA, EEOC, DOL, IRS, and HHS.

Webinar Slides | Certification Information | Webinar Recording

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Renewal Planning in a Pandemic – 9.2

As a result of COVID-19, many 2020 renewals have been flat or had minimal increases. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end – by 2021 we expect both fully-insured and self-funded groups to see a dramatic spike in costs. Join this upcoming webinar to learn what type of increases you can expect as a fully-insured or self-funded group, strategies to mitigate increases and effective ways to communicate the value of your plans to employees.

Webinar Recording

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Agile HR Practices in Times of Uncertainty – 8.13

A sense of uncertainty makes long term planning difficult, leaving employers and HR leaders no choice but to be agile. Are you thinking about what systems processes, and policies you need to have in place so that you can easily adjust if there is a second wave? Join this webinar to learn about the things you can do as an HR leader to respond to the changing times and how to best communicate these changes to employees.

Webinar Recording

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True Network Advisors Resources – Labor & Employment and Benefits – 8.4

In this webinar series, the attorneys of Maynard, Cooper & Gale provide timely discussion regarding employer responsibilities and best practices with regard to COVID-19, as well as updates on legislation and guidance from Congress and federal agencies, including CDC, OSHA, EEOC, DOL, IRS, and HHS.

Webinar Slides | Certification Information | Webinar Breakdown

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True Network Advisors Resources – Labor & Employment and Benefits – 7.19

In this webinar series, the attorneys of Maynard, Cooper & Gale provide timely discussion regarding employer responsibilities and best practices with regard to COVID-19, as well as updates on legislation and guidance from Congress and federal agencies, including CDC, OSHA, EEOC, DOL, IRS, and HHS.

Webinar Slides | Certification Information | Webinar Breakdown

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Returning to Work Q&A Session

As a follow up to our last session, Returning to Work: What Employers Need to Know, we hosted a Q&A session to get your benefits, legal, and HR questions answered and help you prepare to bring your employees back to the office. Participants had the opportunity to ask our experts in real-time any challenges they may be facing as it relates to returning to work.

Webinar Recording

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Managing Mental Health in the Workplace – 6.24

Now, more than ever, it’s important to discuss and understand how mental health issues can manifest, how they affect employees and their impact on employers. It’s an issue that every employer and HR department needs to be ready to address. Join this webinar to learn how to develop strategies to combat these issues and make sure your employees are taking care of themselves during these difficult times.

Webinar Recording

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Given Recent Events – Let’s Get You Ready To Talk About Race in the Workplace – 6.17

Join Twana Harris for a webinar where we’ll discuss about race in the workplace and learn how having these conversations can enhance the trajectory of your company’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

Webinar Slides | Webinar Recording

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True Network Advisors Resources – Where We Are and What to Expect Next – 6.16

In this webinar series, the attorneys of Maynard, Cooper & Gale provide timely discussion regarding employer responsibilities and best practices with regard to COVID-19, as well as updates on legislation and guidance from Congress and federal agencies, including CDC, OSHA, EEOC, DOL, IRS, and HHS.

Webinar Slides | Webinar Recording

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COVID-19: Outbreak Periods, Cafeteria Plan Changes and COBRA Changes – 6.11

In this webinar, advisors from Benecon will explain the changes to health plans caused by COVID-19, various carrier positions on these changes, and how to ensure smooth transitions for groups to implement the new requirements for both their medical plans and their COBRA administration.

Webinar Recording

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True Network Advisors Resources – Where We Are and What to Expect Next – 6.3

In this webinar series, the attorneys of Maynard, Cooper & Gale provide timely discussion regarding employer responsibilities and best practices with regard to COVID-19, as well as updates on legislation and guidance from Congress and federal agencies, including CDC, OSHA, EEOC, DOL, IRS, and HHS.

Webinar Recording| Webinar Slides | Certification Information

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Sharpening the Employee Relations Landscape: Preparing for Return to Work – 5.28

As employers prepare to return to work, they must anticipate employee relations shifts after COVID-19. In the midst of angst and fear, employers must be mindful of taking appropriate actions throughout the process of transitioning back to the physical workplace. Join this webinar to learn how you can prepare to bring your employees back to work while minimizing workplace conflict and employee relations claims.

Webinar Recording 

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Healthcare Strategies Post Pandemic – 5.21

As organizations prepare to return to work and adapt their budgets, one of the most important considerations to manage costs is evaluating your healthcare strategy. Join to understand the evolving complexities of the current healthcare landscape and practical cost-saving strategies to take advantage of during this challenging time.

Presenters: Gregory Grimm, Director of Employee Benefits Division | Exude, Inc.

Webinar Recording

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True Network Advisors Resources – Where We Are and What to Expect Next – 5.19

In this webinar series, the attorneys of Maynard, Cooper & Gale provide timely discussion regarding employer responsibilities and best practices with regard to COVID-19, as well as updates on legislation and guidance from Congress and federal agencies, including CDC, OSHA, EEOC, DOL, IRS, and HHS.

Webinar Recording | Webinar Breakdown | Webinar Slides

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TRUE Network Advisors Resources: Return to Work Considerations – 5.5

Hosted by our partners at True Network, the attorneys of Maynard, Cooper & Gale will discuss what employers need to consider in their return to work strategy.

Webinar Recording | Webinar Breakdown | Webinar Slides

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Returning to Work – What Employers Need to Know – 4.29

Listen to this webinar where three experts will discuss the short and long-term considerations when returning to work from a legal, HR and benefits perspective. Explore the physical and emotional implications and gain an understanding of the requirements as they relate to compliance and employee safety.

Webinar Recording | Webinar Slides 

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Maintaining an Inclusive Virtual Workplace – 4.23

It’s important that employers continue to be intentional and consistent in their efforts to cultivate an inclusive environment, especially during times of crisis when employees are isolated from the physical workplace. Listen to this webinar to learn strategies and tips to make your virtual workplace inclusive and retain your diverse talent.

Webinar Recording

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Ongoing Compliance Support and FAQs for Employers 4.21

Hosted by our partners at True Network, the attorneys of Maynard, Cooper & Gale will discuss employer responsibilities and best practices with regard to COVID-19, including CDC, OSHA, EEOC, DOL, IRS, and HHS guidance.

Webinar Recording | Webinar Slides | Webinar Breakdown

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Compliance Support and FAQs for Employers – 4.14

Hosted by our partners at True Network, the attorneys of Maynard, Cooper & Gale will discuss employer responsibilities and best practices with regard to COVID-19, including CDC, OSHA, EEOC, DOL, IRS, and HHS guidance.

Webinar Recording & Webinar Slides

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Keeping Your Culture Strong in a Remote Environment – 4.9

Given the current environment, it’s more important than ever to keep the company culture alive while your employees are working remotely. Listen to this webinar to learn strategies and tips to keep your employees engaged and motivated in these challenging times.

Webinar Recording | Webinar Slides

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Compliance Support and FAQs for Employers – 4.7

Hosted by our partners at True Network, the attorneys of Maynard, Cooper & Gale will discuss employer responsibilities and best practices with regard to COVID-19, including CDC, OSHA, EEOC, DOL, IRS, and HHS guidance.

Webinar Slides | Webinar Recording

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Compliance Support and FAQs for Employers – 3.31

Hosted by our partners at True Network, the attorneys of Maynard, Cooper & Gale will discuss employer responsibilities and best practices with regard to COVID-19, including CDC, OSHA, EEOC, DOL, IRS, and HHS guidance.

Webinar Slides | Webinar Recording

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COVID-19: Get Your HR, Benefits & Legal Questions Answered – 3.26

Listen to this webinar to learn the current state of COVID-19 as it relates to human resources, employee benefits, and the most up-to-date legal changes. We’ll address the most frequently asked questions we’ve been receiving and open the floor to let attendees get their questions answered.

Webinar Slides | Webinar Recording

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Compliance Support and FAQs for Employers – 3.24

Hosted by our partners at True Network, the attorneys of Maynard, Cooper & Gale will discuss employer responsibilities and best practices with regard to COVID-19, including CDC, OSHA, EEOC, DOL, IRS, and HHS guidance.

Webinar Recording & Webinar Slides

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Managing a Remote Team – 3.19

Given the rapid spread of COVID-19, many employers are implementing work remote policies in an effort to keep their employees safe. Because this may be new for many organizations, manager would benefit from learning best practices for effectively managing performance and engaging remote teams. Join this webinar to learn skills, tips and techniques for effectively managing your remote team.

Webinar Recording & Webinar Slides

• Understanding the $900B Stimulus Package – 12.30
• Stimulus Bill Extends FFCRA Tax Credits but Not Leave Mandate – 12.28
• Congress Passes a Second COVID-19-Related Stimulus Bill – 12.28
• EEOC Issues Updated Guidance on Employer Vaccine Requirements – 12.16
• States Update Employee Leave Requirements for Coronavirus – 11.3
• OSHA Clarifies COVID-19 Reporting Requirements – 10.6
• DOL Regulations for FFCRA –  9.21
• Remote Verification of Form I-9 Documents Extended to Nov. 19
• EEOC Employer Guidance on the Coronavirus and the ADA – 9.9
• DOL Issues FAQs on FFCRA Leave and Return to School – 8.28
• DOL FAQs- COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act – 8.4
• Federal Court Partially Vacates FFCRA Leave Regulations – 8.4
• DOL Releases More Q&A on Workplace Laws and Coronavirus – 7.20
• Philadelphia Enacts COVID-19 Whistleblower Legislation – 7.20
• OSHA Guidance for Reopening Nonessential Businesses – 6.19
• Congress Passes Bill Amending Paycheck Protection Program
• OSHA Requires Employer Investigations of Employee COVID-19 Cases
• Return to Work Toolkit for Employers
• Extensions Due to COVID-19
• Model FFCRA Election and Certification Forms (April 3, 2020): As the government has not provided election and certification forms, please refer to the attached model forms that have been created by law firm, Maynard Cooper. These forms represent a best practice approach at this time and may need to be re-evaluated as DOL and Treasury continue to develop rules.
• FFCRA Small Employer Exemption: DOL Guidance
• DOL and FFCRA Regulations Now in Effect
• Employer Guidelines – Responding to Higher Risk Employees COVID-19
• DOL Poster (non-federal)-Employee Rights- Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave under the FFCRA 3.20
• DOL Poster (federal)-Employee Rights- Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave under the FFCRA
• Coronavirus Compliance Considerations for Employers
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act – Signed Into Law
• CARES Act Provisions Relevant for Nonprofits
• COVID-19 – Scenarios & Benefits Available

Below are resources to recent updates related to your employee benefit plans.

• CMS ToolKit on COVID-19 Vaccine – Health Insurance Issuers & Medicare Advantage Plans – 1.7
• Temporary Special Rules for Health and Dependent Care FSAs – 12.28
• Congress Passes Surprise Medical Bill Ban as Part of Stimulus Bill – 12.28
• Health Plans Must Cover COVID-19 Vaccine Without Cost Sharing – 12.20
• Workers Compensation Changes for COVID-19 – 9.14
• President Trump Signs Executive Orders on Pandemic Relief – 8.10
• Federal Agencies Issue More FAQs on Coronavirus-related Changes for Health Plans – 6.24
• Carrier Premium Credits and ERISA Fiduciary Obligations – 6.20
• IRS Relaxes Election Change and Other Rules for Cafeteria Plans and FSAs – 5.12
• Congress Passes the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act
• The Look-Back Measurement Method and COVID-19 (for Applicable Large Employers)
• Information for Employers and Group Health Plan Sponsors on COVID-19
• Unemployment Benefits for Coronavirus Under the CARES Act
• COVID-19 Guidance Provides Flexibility for Cafeteria Plan Elections, Additional Changes

Special Enrollment & Plan Renewals – Many insurance carriers are opting to assist organizations by offering special enrollment periods and holding plan rates stable for upcoming renewals. Click here to see how your carrier is responding 

Medical Coverage Information – Select your carrier from the list below to get more information on what your specific carrier is offering, an overview of what’s covered, and how employees should seek treatment.

• Aetna
• Cigna
• Horizon NJ
• Independence Blue Cross
• United Healthcare
• AmeriHealth
• CareFirst BCBS
• Oxford

Additional Information:

• NY Executive Order on Grace Period for Life Insurance Policies 4.20

For additional information specific to your plans please contact your Exude team.

Upcoming Webinars:

Women’s Series: 2021 – Your Year to Dare

Lu Ann Cahn is the author of I Dare Me, based on the year she did one new thing a day, 365 days in a row to get her life unstuck. This 8x Emmy Winning Journalist and two time cancer survivor will inspire and motivate you to resist your “no” voice and say “yes” to “Do the New”. She’ll explain the science that makes us happier and more productive when we are trying things for the first time, how to take steps that will make you more resilient, and how to adjust to the dramatic changes we are facing now.

Thursday January 14, 2021 |10:00-11:00am EST | Register Now

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Recorded Webinars:

Women’s Series: Lead with Story – 10.22

Do you want to elevate your presence at work, present with more confidence in meetings, be more compelling in job interviews, or maybe even get on stage as a public speaker? Join us for a hands-on workshop with Tell Me A Story founder Hillary Rea, and learn how to use personal stories to build more authentic human connection in every professional setting.

Webinar Recording

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Parents – Support Your Kids in a Virtual Classroom – 9.24

As schools consider reopening, children face a future in which online courses will probably be part of the curriculum. As a parent, you’re probably wondering how to make the best of this situation and help you and your child adapt to learning from home. Join this webinar to hear from experts at PA Virtual Charter School about creating routines, developing positive parent-teacher relationships and managing virtual learning.

Webinar Recording

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Women’s Series: Conquer Life’s Challenges, 15 Minutes at a Time – 9.17

How do you cope when you wake up one day and learn that your son is a heroin addict? That’s what happened to Mary Fran Bontempo on Mother’s Day of 2010. That knowledge changed everything, immersing her family in a years-long nightmare. Eventually, she learned to survive her son’s addiction by taking life 15 minutes at a time. Join us for a webinar based on the new book, The 15 Minute Master, an empowering program that teaches audiences how to bring focus and clarity to issues in 15 minutes.

Webinar Recording

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Increasing Resilience with a Growth Mindset – 8.20

A growth mindset is based on a belief that we are able to increase talent, performance, and even intelligence through curiosity, learning, effort, and discipline. Developing a growth mindset is vital to achieving your highest level of leadership presence. It’s one of the most critical factors in being an effective leader in “normal” times, but it’s even more essential now more than ever.

Webinar Recording

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Nourishing Your Body While Managing Work, Family, and a Pandemic – 5.26

With all of the new responsibilities and life adjustments that have had to be made due to the pandemic, it’s completely understandable if eating healthy has not have been high of a priority during the past weeks. The goal of this session is to provide you with realistic and empowering recommendations for nourishing yourself as well as your family without guilt or stress.

Webinar Recording

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Women’s Series: The Unstoppable Power of Letting Go

Are you looking to get unstuck in love, business, or life? Join us for a Women’s Series Webinar featuring Jill Sherer Murray, an award-winning writer and communications consultant that has developed a five-step process for letting go. If you’re ready to create change, listen to this webinar to understand why you’re stuck, what you need to do to create change, and how to get results.

Webinar Recording

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Emotional Intelligence for Wellbeing – 4.30

Join this webinar to understand how emotions are stored in your body; why emotional awareness is a fundamental skill to emotional intelligence; and activities and tools for increasing self-awareness, self-management, and self-regulation.

Audience: Employers & Employees

Presenter: Karla Chin, Director of Total Well-Being and Holistic Health & Positive Psychology Practitioner

Webinar Recording

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Wellness Webinar Series: Creating Connections & Resilience During COVID-19 – 4.22

As a follow-up to our first wellness webinar series, we’re providing another complimentary 2-part series presented by Exude’s Karla Chin, Director of Total Well-Being and Holisitic Health & Positive Psychology Practitioner, to help both employers and employees manage stress and find peace during this tumultuous time.

Part 1: Creating Thriving Connections During COVID-19

Webinar Recording

Part 2: Rewiring Your Brain for Resilience & Mindfulness

Webinar Recording

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Wellness Webinar Series: Keep Calm and Carry On – Self-Care – 4.7

In an effort to find peace during a scary and tumultuous time, listen to part 2 of our 2-part wellness webinar series to prioritize your self-care.

Webinar Recording | Webinar Handout | Webinar Exercise

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Wellness Webinar Series: Keep Calm and Carry On – Managing Stress – 3.31

In an effort to find peace during a scary and tumultuous time, listen to part 1 of our 2-part wellness webinar series to help manage stress.

Webinar Slides | Webinar Recording

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The 3 R’s of Stress Management in Unprecedented Times – 3.24

Karla Chin will discuss how COVID-19 may be causing increased stress for employees. She shares tips and strategies to effectively manage your energy. Get tips for getting better sleep and integrating relaxation into your life.

Webinar Recording

• Wellness Resources
• Beck Institute Resources

For up-to-date information on Taxes and Financials as it relates to COVID-19 please visit our partners at Haefele Flanagan resource center.

• Payroll Protection Program Portal Opens for Second Round of Loans – 1.11
• SBA Issues New FAQs for Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness – 10.15
• SBA Announces Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Smaller Loans – 10.12
• IRS Issues Guidance on Payroll Tax Deferment – 8.31
• President Trump Orders Payroll Tax Deferment – 8.10
• IRS: Employers Must Report Pay for FFCRA Leave on W-2 – 7.9
• SBA Releases Streamlined PPP Loan Forgiveness Form – 6.18
• President Trump Signs Bill Amending PPP into Law – 6.8
• SBA Issues Two Additional PPP Final Interim Rules – 5.29
• City of Philadelphia Tax Guidance in Response to COVID-19
• Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application
• Paycheck Protection Program and Healthcare Enhancement Act (U.S. HR 266)
• Payroll Protection Program May Provide Relief to Small Businesses – If You Can Navigate the Workforce Issues
• CARES Act Overview
• COVID-19 Related Tax Credits FAQs
• FFCRA Q&A
  
• PPP–IFRN FINAL 4.2.20
• US Chamber of Commerce Paycheck Protection Program Guide
• CARES Act SBA Loans Available
• Employee Retention Tax Credits for Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus
• CARES Act Provisions Relevant for Nonprofits
• IRS FAQs: Deferral of Employment Tax Deposits and Payments

Visit the DOL for a full description of the Paycheck Protection Program and supplemental information here.

• Cyber Liability – Coronavirus and Remote Work Cyber Risks
• Risk Insights – Force Majeure and Coronavirus
• Insurance In The Face Of COVID-19 – Overview of the potential claims issues in various lines of coverage and how those policies might respond.

CARES Act Summary Retirement Plans– A summary of how the CARES Act impacts employer-sponsored retirement plans.

American Retirement Association – COVID-19 – FAQ document that highlights provisions that ARA believes will positively impact retirement plan participants and plan sponsors.

Client Resources Survey – We want to hear from you! Take this 5 question survey so we know what type of information and resources to provide during this pandemic.

Entrepreneur Legal Relief Program Amid Coronavirus Crisis – Ballard Spahr has established the Entrepreneur Legal Relief Program (ELRP) to ensure that entrepreneurs have the resources and counsel required to endure the current coronavirus crisis.

COVID-19 Market Volatility – Market commentary to help inform you on the impact of these events and offer some perspective during these difficult times.

COVID-19 Tracking – A web-based dashboard tracking cases globally in real-time, provided by Johns Hopkins University.

ThinkHR Crisis Response Center – ThinkHR and Mammoth are making their essential COVID-19 resources available for free to all employers in need.

Use and Occupancy Tax Guidance During COVID-19 –Businesses ordered to close beginning March 17, 2020 as a result of safety measures enacted by the Mayor of Philadelphia are not subject to the Use & Occupancy (U&O) Tax while access to their place of business is prohibited.

Maintaining Inclusion in the Virtual Workplace– A guide to helping your workplace remain inclusive during these tumultuous times.

We also recommend visiting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. State Department, the World Health Organization and thePA Dept. of Health to access the most up to date resources and information regarding this rapidly changing situation.

COVID19 – Return to Work Questionnaire – Ensure you have all of your protective measures in place with this questionnaire.