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The hospitality and service industries are taking especially hard hits from the global coronavirus shutdown. Travel is restricted, while restaurants, bars, casinos, and most public spaces are having to close during this unprecedented time. Conferences, conventions, and other major events are being postponed or canceled. And with everyone being told to stay isolated, no one […]

In the midst of the coronavirus (COVD-19) pandemic, Congress has been swift to enact new legislation aimed at helping individuals, families, and businesses during this unprecedented time—including The Families First Coronavirus Response Act and The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act. Now comes The CARES Act. The latest—and most monumental—legislation was signed into law […]

When you’re managing a team remotely, you’ll need to make some big adjustments. While there might be a slight learning curve for teams completely new to remote work, there is no reason to think your team will lose any productivity or cohesiveness once you find an effective remote team management style. If you can leverage […]

While much of the day-to-day business world has been put on hold for a few weeks, many businesses are still functioning behind-the-scenes in an effort to remain operational. At Netchex, we are committed to keeping our clients informed and able to manage any new requirements stemming from new federal COVID-19 laws. As new legislation is […]

In response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses have made adjustments for employees to work from home. If your organization didn’t already have a business continuity plan for this type of scenario, then it’s an area where management has needed to improvise. One area of focus that cannot be overlooked while developing this plan […]

** 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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]