The unprecedented timeline of the COVID-19 vaccine becoming available has raised concerns about its safety and efficacy. With the vaccine being widely available, employers have a responsibility to address employee concerns. Begin by learning more about what to consider when developing a COVID-19 vaccination program for your organization.
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For employers seeking guidance on how to address a COVID-19 vaccination policy, this guide outlines key points when considering whether to go with a mandatory or voluntary vaccination policy. It highlights the EEOC’s position on a mandatory vaccination policy, allowance for reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, potential privacy concerns, incentivization for getting vaccinated, and other legal risks under federal and state law.
With multiple states rolling out phased access to COVID-19 vaccines, many employers are considering whether they want to require employees to be vaccinated, how to encourage employee vaccinations, and the implications of vaccine policies for their businesses. Some top questions are answered to help employers address the issues surrounding the vaccination.
Before deciding on whether to mandate a COVID-19 vaccine at the workplace, there are a number of considerations that an employer should bear in mind. This includes costs from securing the vaccinations or side effects that may result in needing paid leave. There are also the financial and practical implications associated with a mandate.
The employer’s safety protocols are an essential tool to help reduce the community spread of COVID-19 in the workplace, prevent and defend against lawsuits, and demonstrate compliance with OSHA safety requirements. To help develop your organization’s written policies and protocols, use this self-inventory toolkit with best practices and tips as your guide.
As an employer, what do you do if you suspect that one of your employees has COVID-19? When is it safe and compliant for your employee to return to work after COVID-19; after a case that is suspected or confirmed? To support you in answering these questions, use this flowchart to help you enable a safe working environment, be in compliance, and reduce risk and liability for your business.
President Biden has clarified he is committed only to a partial rollback of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, aiming to make permanent the tax cuts that went to lower- and middle-class Americans, while raising taxes on corporations and those earning more than $400,000 per year. A review of Biden’s platform shows there are five proposals that would have the biggest impact on tech companies’ tax burdens, including the corporate tax rate hike and offshoring penalty (with a "Made in America" credit).
Today, private equity real estate funds need innovative accounting technology to develop real-time insights and make financial decisions quickly. Having access to a team with dedicated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) technology specialists means fund leaders have the resources to implement and maintain systems and ultimately streamline accounting processes.
The pursuit of stability remains the order of the day for family offices. With the aid of additional clarity after the tumultuous year of 2020 and COVID, wealth owners and their advisers have an opportunity to turn measured responses into more meaningful, longer-term action plans. Against this backdrop and the need to adapt, we take an in-depth look at how wealthy individuals and their advisers are meeting a myriad of challenges and preparing for what the future may bring.
“I’m 100 percent not you, and you’re 100 percent not me.”— Find out why that powerful reminder from guest Cassie Atteberry is the key to making the “people stuff” easier for you, your family, and your organization. In this episode, Cassie joins host Damien Martin to share insights to help you to show up as the best version of yourself, build higher-performing teams, and deliberately create a healthy and successful organizational culture.