GOVERNMENT Guidance

THE WASHINGTON EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPARTMENT GUIDANCE FOR WORKERS AND BUSINESSES DURING COVID-19 EMERGENCY

If you are affected by COVID-19, Employment Security has programs that may be able to help. They have adopted a series of emergency rules to relieve the burden of temporary layoffs, isolation and quarantine for workers and businesses.

A Q&A for business owners and workers published by WA ESD.

ESD: COVID-19 Scenarios and Benefits Available

The Employment Security Department has created an easy-to-read comparison guide listing some of the most common COVID-19 scenarios that may occur and the benefits that may apply.

CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employees

Current CDC best practices on how to Plan, Prepare and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019.

LABOR & BENEFITS

Live Stream: COVID-19 and the Workplace

Friday, March 27
11:00AM

EO Partner Brown & Brown hosts a panel of experts on Employment Issues, Legislative Trends, and Medical Updates to help employers facing unprecedented challenges navigating COVID-19.

Webinar: COVID-19 Compliance and HR Concerns

Dr Kristin Kahle of NavigateHCR (member of EO San Diego) presents on a broad range of need-to-know compliance issues related to COVID-19, from HIPAA, FMLA, through Unemployment and Pending Legislation.

TAX-FREE QUALIFIED DISASTER PAYMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES

Employers are scrambling to find ways to help their employees who are impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Help is available. Now that the COVID-19 has been declared a national emergency,[1] Internal Revenue Code Section 139 can be used to allow employers to make tax-free payments or reimbursements to employees as “qualified disaster payments.”. From BDO, a frequently asked questions page about how employers can use Section 139 immediately to help employees cope with COVID-19.

PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS OVERVIEW

A guide from our Strategic Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on the immediate practical considerations for employee labor this week.

EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPT SHAREDWORK PROGRAM

SharedWork is a voluntary business sustainability program that provides flexibility to retain employees at reduced hours. Full details and application links are provided.

RECORDED WEBINAR: IMPACT ON EMPLOYMENT

A recorded webinar from Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on:

  • Quarantining/isolating or removing employees with potential exposure

  • Managing remote working options and challenges

  • Confidentiality of information

  • Leave and pay: FMLA, Paid Family Medical Leave, and Paid Sick Leave

  • Special issues for unionized employers