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Read more about the article What Happens If You Don’t Have Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
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What Happens If You Don’t Have Workers’ Compensation Insurance?

As a business owner, there are plenty of questions that keep you up at night. How can you get more customers? Are you going to be able to complete that order in time? Do I need a payroll processing company? How do payroll deductions work? What happens if you don’t have workers’ compensation insurance? ‍Worrying about these things (and more) is the name of the game when you own a business. But, let’s look at that last question in particular. What can you…

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Read more about the article CDC Urges Public to Avoid Travel

CDC Urges Public to Avoid Travel

CDC Urges Public to Avoid Travel In a recent White House briefing, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky recommended that Americans continue to avoid travel. Specifically, Walensky said that air travel is a high-risk activity for COVID-19 spread as “there’s more gathering that happens in airports.” Walensky’s statement is consistent with the CDC’s online travel guidance, which states that cases “are extremely high” and urges Americans, “Delay travel and stay home to protect yourself and others from…

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Read more about the article Communicating With Employees About COVID-19 Vaccines

Communicating With Employees About COVID-19 Vaccines

Communicating With Employees About COVID-19 Vaccines Employee communications related to the pandemic have played a major role in keeping employees safe and healthy while navigating operational changes and challenges. Now, the long-awaited COVID-19 vaccines have become available after the Food and Drug Administration issued emergency use authorization for two vaccines. As initial supplies of COVID-19 vaccines are allocated for people in certain groups, employers can and should begin planning for when the general public has access. More than 70% of Americans say…

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Prescription Drug Pricing Trends

Prescription Drug Pricing Trends As prescription drug costs continue to increase, it’s important for employers to understand the trends behind the rise and what they can do to better manage their health care expenses. This article provides context for why prescription prices are rising and offers cost-cutting solutions for employers. Prescription Drug Cost Drivers In 2019, the United States spent nearly $370 billion on prescription drugs, keeping trend with significant increases year over year. Although prescription drug spending has historically been a…

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Read more about the article FAQs about COVID-19 Vaccination in the Workplace: For Employers

FAQs about COVID-19 Vaccination in the Workplace: For Employers

What are the benefits of having a workplace COVID-19 vaccination program? Making COVID-19 vaccination part of your workplace wellness program offers many benefits to you and your employees. To keep your workplace healthy, consider offering free, on-site COVID-19 vaccination at your business locations. Potential benefits to employers: Keep the workforce healthy by preventing employees from getting COVID-19 Reduce absences due to illness Reduce time missed from work to get vaccinated Improve productivity Improve morale Potential benefits to employees: Prevent COVID-19 illness Reduce…

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