COVID-19 Resources Archives

Balance Point Team
March 12, 2021

Ask the BPHR Advisor: The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

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The American Rescue Plan Act was signed into law, confirming that the FFCRA employer payroll tax credits for paid sick leave and paid family leave will be extended through Sept. 30, 2021. Read what employers need to know.

Balance Point Team
February 15, 2021

Changes to the ERC: What Employers Need to Know

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The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) extends benefits enacted by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Among changes: the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) may be available to PPP loan recipients. Read what you need to know.

Balance Point Team
January 19, 2021

Ask the BPHR Advisor: Can We Require the COVID Vaccine?

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The COVID-19 vaccine is a hot topic of 2021. Is it legal for employers to require their employees to be vaccinated? Here’s what we know so far.

Balance Point Team
October 29, 2020

Executive Order Protecting NJ’s Workforce During COVID-19

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On October 28th, Governor Murphy signed an executive order that provides mandatory health and safety standards to protect New Jersey employees in the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Balance Point Team
August 29, 2020

Executive Order Deferring Employee Social Security Tax: What You Need to Know

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On August 28th, the IRS issued some guidance on President’s Trump executive order from August 8th deferring employee social security tax. Here’s what you need to know.

Balance Point Team
August 18, 2020

Protecting Your Business from FFCRA Violations

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The Department of Labor has stepped up enforcement actions related to the FFCRA. Familiarizing yourself with the law’s provisions is the first step in ensuring compliance.

Balance Point Team
August 14, 2020

Ask the BPHR Advisor: Maintaining Employees’ Privacy During the Pandemic

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In this Q&A, BPHR’s Director Lisa tackles how employers can protect the health and safety of their workers during the pandemic, while maintaining the privacy of their medical information.

Balance Point Team
June 30, 2020

How to Make the Most of Remote Work

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The workforce might look a bit different these days. Remote teams and flexible schedules have increased in popularity since COVID-19. Here are some ways to make the most of working remotely.

Balance Point Team
June 24, 2020

Ask the BPHR Advisor: Recalling Employees to Work

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Are you reopening your business? What if your employees don’t feel safe coming back to work? Lisa addresses how you should respond.

Balance Point Team
June 16, 2020

Company Culture and the New Normal

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Company culture has always been an important part of an organization’s success, but COVID-19 will certainly reshape the efforts for every business. Here’s a look at what company culture may look like as businesses begin to reopen.

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