Coronavirus and Beyond: The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act
** UPDATED 3/30/2020 ** The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA) provides expanded coverage under The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for situations related to coronavirus. The law becomes effective April 1, 2020, and will remain in place until December 31, 2020. With the new law in place, everyone will have questions […]
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Coronavirus and Beyond: Best Practices for Working From Home Due to COVID-19
Working from home has become the new norm for companies to move fully remote in order to stop the spread of COVID-19. For some this was already a part of their everyday routine, for others, it’s a result of their newly enacted business continuity plan. Working from home inherently comes with many distractions—from TV, food, […]
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Coronavirus and Beyond: Understanding Unemployment Benefits
As the COVID-19 outbreak brings American life to a halt, many employers are ceasing operations temporarily and placing employees on furlough or terminating them altogether. In the fallout, unemployment insurance will be a crucial backup for many. Unemployment insurance, also known as unemployment benefits, is a type of state-provided insurance that pays out if you […]
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Coronavirus and Beyond: Keep Employees Calm, Informed, & Productive with an HR Response Plan
The coronavirus (COVID-19) is all anyone can talk about lately, and rightfully so. With an unprecedented global event such as this, there is a tremendous level of uncertainty surrounding work, healthcare, families, and life in general. Employers and employees alike are concerned and looking for guidance—and they are turning to Human Resources for answers and […]
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Coronavirus and Beyond: HR’s Most Commonly Asked COVID-19 Questions
The past month has been interesting, dramatic, and stressful as the country has taken appropriate measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Whether they have a business continuity plan in or not, employers nationwide are struggling with how to deal with these changes in the face of coronavirus. We have compiled answers to some frequently […]
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Coronavirus and Beyond: New Bill Signed Into Law Addresses Paid Sick Leave & More
** UPDATED March 30, 2020 ** With coronavirus spreading, it goes without saying that things are changing day-by-day. As more people in the United States become infected, businesses and their employees are beginning to feel the economic impact of COVID-19. Businesses are placing business continuity plans into place and preparing for more updates as they […]
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Women Leaders of Netchex: Rachael Whyte, Regional Sales Director
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, which also advocates for accelerating gender parity. This year’s theme is #EachforEqual through celebrating womens achievement, raising awareness against bias, and taking action for equality. To recognize this important day, well be celebrating some of our […]
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Women Leaders of Netchex: LaShawn Davis, Tax Manager
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, which also advocates for accelerating gender parity. This year’s theme is #EachforEqual through celebrating women’s achievement, raising awareness against bias, and taking action for equality. To recognize this important day, we’ll be celebrating some of our […]
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Coronavirus and Beyond: Business Continuity Plans, Remote Work, Paycards, and Prevention
The old saying, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail,” can be applied to countless situations when running a business. There are so many things that a company’s C-suite and HR team must think about before it is too late. But one of the most crucial strategies that must be in place—but is […]
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What is the SECURE Act? And How Will It Change (or Help Start) Your Company’s Retirement Plan?
February 13, 2020 According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 55% of adults participate in a workplace retirement plan. And even those who do participate are often not investing nearly enough each month to ensure a comfortable retirement—as revealed in a separate survey, which showed the median 401(k) balance for those ages […]
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HR Technology Integration – Why It Matters and Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore It
Workplace integration is a trending topic throughout the business world, and HR technology is no different. It is more than just implementing new technology, but making sure everything is integrated. Today’s HR workforce is already looking towards the future and forcing companies to make integration a priority. An overwhelming majority of workers (87%) think integrating […]
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The Changing Landscape: Preparing Your Company
The last few years have seen a significant shift in privacy—and the next few years are guaranteed to see more efforts on that front. The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) kicked things off in May 2018 with a global reach to protect EU citizens’ data. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is set to […]
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