COVID-19 Resources Archives

Ask the BPHR Advisor Guidelines for Pre-employment Screenings

Balance Point Team
March 27, 2020

Understanding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Answers to Commonly Asked Questions

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There have been a lot of questions circulating regarding the newly enacted Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Here we tackle commonly-asked ones to the best of our ability with the information that is known today.

Balance Point Team
March 24, 2020

Emergency Unemployment Insurance Stabilization and Access Act of 2020

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Part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, this Act provides emergency funding to states for activities related to unemployment insurance benefit processing and payment. Here’s what you need to know.

Balance Point Team
March 24, 2020

Bill Prohibits NJ Employers from Terminating Employees Who Miss Work Due to an Infectious Disease

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Governor Murphy signed legislation prohibiting employers from terminating or refusing to reinstate an employee who takes off from work due to an infectious disease. Read what you need to know.

Families First Coronavirus Response Act- What You Need to Know

Balance Point Team
March 20, 2020

Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What Employers Need to Know

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On March 18, the FFCRA was signed into law. Among the many economic stimulus measures contained in the Act are expanded FMLA provisions and the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act. Here is a summary of what employers need to know, along with access to download the required poster of Employee Rights.

Balance Point Team
March 19, 2020

COVID-19 Labor Resources by State

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We have compiled a state-by-state list of links to labor resources for employers related to the coronavirus pandemic. Simply click on the desired state to access the resource.

Balance Point Team
March 17, 2020

COVID-19 Resources for Employers

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With the abundance of advice circulating surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, it’s understandable if you are overwhelmed. To help employers cut through the clutter, we’ve curated the following list of reputable resources.

Balance Point Team
March 17, 2020

What To Consider When Accommodating Remote Workers

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Accommodating flexible work schedules, including arrangements where employees work from home, has steadily grown in popularity. With the COVID-19 outbreak, it’s on a fast track to becoming the new norm.

Balance Point Team
March 16, 2020

Promoting Health And Wellness In The Workplace

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Amidst the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, three simple pieces of advice resonate: wash your hands, cover your cough, and avoid sick people. Good practices to remember long after anxiety over the outbreak subsides.

Balance Point Team
March 16, 2020

COVID-19 Update: A Message to Our Clients and Partners

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As COVID-19 continues to spread, Balance Point is monitoring the guidance provided by the Center for Disease Control and we are taking every conceivable precaution to keep our employees, partners, and clients safe while ensuring business continuity.

Balance Point Team
March 9, 2020

Ask the BPHR Advisor – Preparing For the Coronavirus

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Given the uncertainty around the coronavirus and the new cases increasing daily, your employees are thinking and talking about its potential impact on the workplace. Read more to learn how to prepare for this unprecedented situation.

COVID-19 Resources