Attorney Howard Lapin and I are conducting a new free webinar reviewing the HR and legal challenges for employers in the release of the Coronavirus vaccine on January 14 at 1 PM CDT.

The Webinar will be 60 minutes in length.

The following HR and legal questions will be covered:

• What is the timetable for the distribution of the vaccine in the coming months?

• Can an employer require employees to take the vaccine?

• What accommodations must employer make for those employees who cannot take the vaccine?

• What are the potential liability concerns under workers compensation and other laws for employers if an employee takes the vaccine and develops an adverse reaction?

• What potential labor laws and related protections do employees have who may oppose taking a vaccine?

This Webinar will include a substantial question and answer period.

A copy of the slides will be provided for all who register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Gary Miller of The Miller Partners and I are conducting a new free webinar reviewing HR and legal issues when employees work remotely on October 15 at 1 PM CDT.

The Webinar will be 90 minutes in length.

The following HR and legal issues will be covered:

• Payroll

• Work Rules

• Privacy & Security

• Performance

• Health and Safety

• Implementation

Mr. Miller and I review all these issues and more. Mr. Miller has over 35 years of experience in consulting and senior leadership positions in Human Resources. Prior to consulting, Gary served in several individual contributor and senior HR leadership positions for a major university in Chicago. Prior to his university experience, he served as Sr. Vice President of Human Resources for Scudder Kemper Investments in New York.

To avoid any technical issues, we are limiting the registration to this webinar to 500. If you are unable to register for this webinar, we will add another webinar.

This Webinar will include a substantial question and answer period. A copy of the slides will be provided for all who register.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Gary Miller of The Miller Partners and I are conducting a new free webinar reviewing best practices and providing recommendations in reopening a business. on July 14, at 1 PM CDT

The following critical human capital management topics will be covered:

• Employee Benefits

• Wage and Hour

• Financial

• Workplace

Mr. Miller and I review all these issues and more in a question and answer format.

Mr. Miller has over 35 years’ experience in consulting and senior leadership positions in Human Resources. Prior to consulting, Gary served in several individual contributors and senior HR leadership positions for a major university in Chicago. Prior to his university experience, he served as Sr. Vice President of Human Resources for Scudder Kemper Investments in New York.

To avoid any technical issues, we are limiting the registration to this webinar to 500. If you are unable to register for this webinar, we will add another webinar.

This Webinar includes a substantial question and answer period.

A copy of the slides will be provided for all who register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Hear the latest Benefits Compliance COVID-19 updates as the team answers frequently asked questions and addresses questions from the previous webinar. We’ll also be addressing return-to-work scenarios relating to benefits compliance as companies begin to contemplate re-opening for business.

Return to work policies, procedures and resources must account for their impact on all areas of an employee’s well-being, including mental, emotional and physical health, safety, financial well-being, social connections and interaction. This session will provide specific details on considerations for employers as they address employee well-being.

Speakers:
Evan Michael, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, NFP
Suzanne Spradley, SVP, Chief Compliance Officer, NFP
Deb Smolensky, VP, Well-Being and Engagement, NFP

Join our Dallas, Houston, and Austin attorneys as they share answers and advice regarding coronavirus questions Texas employers are currently asking. Topics will include the following:

• State and local reopening orders and related business considerations

• Revisiting furloughs, layoffs, and other cost-cutting options

• Preparing physical work spaces for employee returns

• Employee screenings, face coverings, and other health and safety considerations

• EEOC, OSHA, and CDC restrictions on employers

• Unemployment benefits, shared work plans, and the CARES Act

• Workers compensation and tort liability

• Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) paid leave and reimbursement

Hear the latest Benefits Compliance COVID-19 updates as the team answers frequently asked questions and addresses questions from the previous webinar. We’ll also be addressing return-to-work scenarios relating to benefits compliance as companies begin to contemplate re-opening for business.

Over the past six weeks, businesses have been forced to rethink everything, accelerating product innovation and digital transformation like never before. As COVID-19 serves as a tipping point for product innovation, we will explore new tools and solutions coming to market to help support the “new norm” for employers and businesses.

Speakers:
Evan Michael, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, NFP
Suzanne Spradley, SVP, Chief Compliance Officer, NFP
Mark Rieder, Head of Innovation, NFP

COVID-19 has had a profound impact on our economy and businesses across industries, leaving many to grapple with the cost and relevance of commercial insurance. This discussion will address the elevated relevance of a variety of coverages – including employment practices liability insurance (EPLI), workers’ compensation, and liability related to public considerations – in this challenging environment.

Speakers:
Evan Michael, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, NFP
Suzanne Spradley, SVP, Chief Compliance Officer, NFP
David Langman, SVP, Property & Casualty, NFP

Hear the latest Benefits Compliance COVID-19 updates as the team answers frequently asked questions and addresses questions from the previous webinar. We’ll also be addressing return-to-work scenarios relating to benefits compliance as companies begin to contemplate re-opening for business.

Zywave Partners are invited to attend our May compliance webinar presentation!

COVID-19 Compliance Update for Employers

Join Zywave’s Legal Content Director Erica Storm for an update on compliance issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar will focus on the latest information from the DOL, EEOC and OSHA on employer requirements and provide an update on any new COVID-19 relief efforts.

Date: May 1, 2020

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Central Time

To Register:

Zywave Partners can register for the webinar using this link: https://www.zywave.com/webinars/covid-19-compliance-update-for-employers/
Space is limited, so register now!

If the webinar reaches capacity, you can still submit your information to receive a link to the recording following the live presentation.

We invite you to share the recording of this webinar with your clients and prospects. Watch for an email with a link to the recording and the presentation materials that you can share once the webinar has taken place.

Please contact our Partner Support team at support@zywave.com with any other questions.

At NFP, we hope that you, your families and your employees are healthy and hopeful during these unprecedented times. As we all know, laws, regulations and shifts to the markets are changing on a daily basis and keeping up with everything can be a challenge.

We are committed to keep you up to date on pertinent topics as it might relate to your business, the markets, and the impact to your retirement plans.

Please join us for our weekly COVID-19 Update webinar series on Thursdays at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET where we will will cover:
Latest market update and investment manager perspectives
-Latest legal and compliance updates
-Communicating with your employees
-Resources available to you through NFP

Don't miss this important webinar. We are ready and eager to support you during this challenging time.

This webinar will be hosted by:
-Joel Shapiro, Senior Vice President, ERISA Compliance
-Jeff Elvander, Chief Investment Officer
-Geoff Keeling, Director, Investment Research

With ever changing legislation regarding COVID-19, NFP HR Solutions will be taking a closer look at:

1. How the CARES Act amends certain provisions of the FFCRA.
2. What documentation requirements are outlined under the FFCRA (for employers and employees).
3. Changing Federal and State Unemployment legislation due to COVID-19.

NFP’s Benefits Compliance team will address the impact of COVID-19, starting with the recently enacted Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). FFCRA includes new emergency paid sick leave requirements, expanded FMLA protections, and mandated COVID-19-related health insurance coverage requirements. We will also address COVID-19-related scenarios employers are now facing, including: 1) situations relating to benefit plan eligibility and coverage during a furlough, layoff or reduction in hours; 2) plan document and SPD issues; 3) ACA issues (including measurement and stability periods during a furlough/layoff); 4) COBRA responsibility and timing; 5) HDHP/HSA interaction with COVID-19 mandated coverage; 6) state issues (such as mandates on coverage, expansion of paid family and medical leave protections, and delayed filing requirements); and 7) HIPAA and other privacy issues.

Join NFP for a discussion on the CARES Act lending programs for mid-size and small businesses including the Main Street Lending Program (MSLP) and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). During this webinar, we will provide:

1. An overview of the Main Street Lending Program
2. A review of the SBA PPP Loan Program basics and an update on loan availability/federal funding
3. Details on the mechanics of the loan forgiveness process

At NFP, we hope that you, your families and your employees are healthy and hopeful during these unprecedented times. As we all know, laws, regulations and shifts to the markets are changing on a daily basis and keeping up with everything can be a challenge.

We are committed to keep you up to date on pertinent topics as it might relate to your business, the markets, and the impact to your retirement plans.

Please join us for our weekly COVID-19 Update webinar series on Thursdays at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET where we will will cover:
Latest market update and investment manager perspectives
-Latest legal and compliance updates
-Communicating with your employees
-Resources available to you through NFP

Don't miss this important webinar. We are ready and eager to support you during this challenging time.

This webinar will be hosted by:
-Joel Shapiro, Senior Vice President, ERISA Compliance
-Jeff Elvander, Chief Investment Officer
-Geoff Keeling, Director, Investment Research

- Online Enrollment – our simple and effective process to obtain employee medical applications digitally
- DOCUSIGN – our In-house account is available to help with gathering employee and employer signatures to help with group submissions
- Reference Based Pricing – a quick refresher on how it works, how it’s running and frequently asked questions
o Highlight how SBA loans supplemented by an RBP model can help small businesses save
o Learn how you can help your clients lower their health care costs
o Create transparency to help owners and employees drive down their cost of care while increasing their quality of care

With ever changing legislation regarding COVID-19, NFP HR Solutions will be taking a closer look at:

1. How the CARES Act amends certain provisions of the FFCRA.
2. What documentation requirements are outlined under the FFCRA (for employers and employees).
3. Changing Federal and State Unemployment legislation due to COVID-19.

NFP’s Benefits Compliance team will address the impact of COVID-19, starting with the recently enacted Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). FFCRA includes new emergency paid sick leave requirements, expanded FMLA protections, and mandated COVID-19-related health insurance coverage requirements. We will also address COVID-19-related scenarios employers are now facing, including: 1) situations relating to benefit plan eligibility and coverage during a furlough, layoff or reduction in hours; 2) plan document and SPD issues; 3) ACA issues (including measurement and stability periods during a furlough/layoff); 4) COBRA responsibility and timing; 5) HDHP/HSA interaction with COVID-19 mandated coverage; 6) state issues (such as mandates on coverage, expansion of paid family and medical leave protections, and delayed filing requirements); and 7) HIPAA and other privacy issues.

- Online Enrollment – our simple and effective process to obtain employee medical applications digitally
- DOCUSIGN – our In-house account is available to help with gathering employee and employer signatures to help with group submissions
- Reference Based Pricing – a quick refresher on how it works, how it’s running and frequently asked questions
o Highlight how SBA loans supplemented by an RBP model can help small businesses save
o Learn how you can help your clients lower their health care costs
o Create transparency to help owners and employees drive down their cost of care while increasing their quality of care

At NFP, we hope that you, your families and your employees are healthy and hopeful during these unprecedented times. As we all know, laws, regulations and shifts to the markets are changing on a daily basis and keeping up with everything can be a challenge.

We are committed to keep you up to date on pertinent topics as it might relate to your business, the markets, and the impact to your retirement plans.

Please join us for our weekly COVID-19 Update webinar series on Thursdays at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET where we will will cover:
Latest market update and investment manager perspectives
-Latest legal and compliance updates
-Communicating with your employees
-Resources available to you through NFP

Don't miss this important webinar. We are ready and eager to support you during this challenging time.

This webinar will be hosted by:
-Joel Shapiro, Senior Vice President, ERISA Compliance
-Jeff Elvander, Chief Investment Officer
-Geoff Keeling, Director, Investment Research

With ever changing legislation regarding COVID-19, NFP HR Solutions will be taking a closer look at:

1. How the CARES Act amends certain provisions of the FFCRA.
2. What documentation requirements are outlined under the FFCRA (for employers and employees).
3. Changing Federal and State Unemployment legislation due to COVID-19.

NFP’s Benefits Compliance team will address the impact of COVID-19, starting with the recently enacted Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). FFCRA includes new emergency paid sick leave requirements, expanded FMLA protections, and mandated COVID-19-related health insurance coverage requirements. We will also address COVID-19-related scenarios employers are now facing, including: 1) situations relating to benefit plan eligibility and coverage during a furlough, layoff or reduction in hours; 2) plan document and SPD issues; 3) ACA issues (including measurement and stability periods during a furlough/layoff); 4) COBRA responsibility and timing; 5) HDHP/HSA interaction with COVID-19 mandated coverage; 6) state issues (such as mandates on coverage, expansion of paid family and medical leave protections, and delayed filing requirements); and 7) HIPAA and other privacy issues.

At NFP, we hope that you, your families and your employees are healthy and hopeful during these unprecedented times. As we all know, laws, regulations and shifts to the markets are changing on a daily basis and keeping up with everything can be a challenge.

We are committed to keep you up to date on pertinent topics as it might relate to your business, the markets, and the impact to your retirement plans.

Please join us for our weekly COVID-19 Update webinar series on Thursdays at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET where we will will cover:
Latest market update and investment manager perspectives
-Latest legal and compliance updates
-Communicating with your employees
-Resources available to you through NFP

Don't miss this important webinar. We are ready and eager to support you during this challenging time.

This webinar will be hosted by:
-Joel Shapiro, Senior Vice President, ERISA Compliance
-Jeff Elvander, Chief Investment Officer
-Geoff Keeling, Director, Investment Research

On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which aims to provide initial relief to American workers of certain covered employers in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. This new law requires covered employers to offer emergency paid leave in the form of a new mandatory paid sick leave benefit and expanded paid leave under the FMLA.

Targeted for an effective date of April 2, 2020, this new law raises just as many questions as answers. In a 90-minute, complimentary webinar, Littler attorneys Alexis Knapp, Jeff Nowak and Jim Paretti will offer an analysis of the new FMLA and paid sick leave provisions of the law and deliver practical counsel for employers navigating the requirements of the law.

Our Littler attorneys will address questions such as:

• The new law covers private employers fewer than 500 employees. How is this number calculated and how are multiple, related companies treated when determining employer coverage?

• How are the exclusion and opt-out provisions for certain types and certain sizes of employers going to work?

• If an employee is terminated before the effective date of the law, is the employer still required to provide paid sick or FMLA leave?

• How do the new FMLA and sick leave requirements combine with existing leave under company policy or state/local law and/or the amount of FMLA leave already taken?

• What are the reasons for leave and how does an employer manage the overlap between paid sick leave and paid FMLA leave?

• If employers provide paid leave before the April 2 effective date, is this time credited against any entitlement once the law is effective?

• Is the paid leave reimbursed by the federal government? If so, how is an employer reimbursed and what is the anticipated time line for payment?

•  Can paid sick and paid FMLA leave be used intermittently or must they be taken in a continuous period of time?