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Coronavirus
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China.
Stay up-to-date with the latest material on our coronavirus web page - dedicated to sharing information about COVID-19 and how it relates to the workplace.
Click here to gain access to all of our content listed below:
Valuable Resources
Email Bulletins/Newsletters
- Bulletin (03/10/20): Coronavirus in the Workplace (FAQ)
- Bulletin (03/16/20): Coronavirus Updates
- Bulletin (03/17/20): Coronavirus Updates
- Bulletin (03/18/20): Furlough and Layoff Differences (amidst COVID-19)
- Bulletin (03/19/20): Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Signed into Law)
- Bulletin (03/23/20): Coronavirus Updates
- Bulletin (03/24/20): Employee Tips During COVID-19
- Bulletin (03/25/20): DOL Releases Additional Guidance (COVID-19)
- Bulletin (03/26/20): DOL Releases Required Notice for Employers (Related to COVID-19)
- Bulletin (03/28/20): Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)
- Bulletin (03/29/20): PODCAST: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
- Bulletin (04/01/20): WEBINAR: Navigating the CARES Act and COVID-19
- Bulletin (04/01/20): Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans
- Bulletin (04/02/20): FFCRA Payment Process and Tax Credit (for clients)
- Bulletin (04/06/20): WEBINAR: (Recording) Navigating the CARES Act and COVID-19
- Bulletin (04/08/20): Temporary Benefit Plan Changes (COVID-19)
- Bulletin (04/09/20): New Employee-Facing Materials (COVID-19)
- Bulletin (04/21/20): PODCAST: Managing a Remote Workforce During COVID-19
- Bulletin (05/04/20): WEBINAR: PPP Loan Update & How to Maximize Forgiveness
- Bulletin (05/06/20): WEBINAR: (Reminder) PPP Loan Update & How to Maximize Forgiveness
- Bulletin (05/07/20): WEBINAR: (Recording) PPP Loan Update & How to Maximize Forgiveness
- Bulletin (05/18/20): SBA Releases PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and Instructions
- Bulletin (05/21/20): WEBINAR: New PPP Loan Forgiveness Application & How to Maximize Forgiveness
- Bulletin (05/28/20): WEBINAR: (Recording) New PPP Loan Forgiveness Application & How to Maximize Forgiveness
- Bulletin (05/29/20): WEBINAR: Reopening the Workplace (After the Coronavirus Shutdown)
- Bulletin (06/01/20): Did We Miss Your Email? Please Resend.
- Bulletin (06/02/20): Illinois Employer Phase 3
- Bulletin (06/03/20): WEBINAR: (Recording) Reopening the Workplace (After the Coronavirus Shutdown)
- Newsletter (06/04/20): Reopening – Which Employees Should Return?
- Bulletin (06/05/20): Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act Signed Into Law
- Bulletin (06/18/20): SBA and Treasury Release New PPP Documents
- Bulletin (06/19/20): WEBINAR: New PPP Loan Forgiveness Application & How to Maximize Forgiveness
- Bulletin (06/26/20): WEBINAR: (Recording) PPP Update Following the Flexibility Act and Revised Forgiveness Applications
- Bulletin (07/15/20): COVID-19 Survey
- Bulletin (07/22/20): DOL Releases New FMLA Forms
- Bulletin (09/03/20): SBA Releases New Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Guidance
- Bulletin (11/05/20): Unemployment Insurance Fraud
- Bulletin (12/28/20): WEBINAR: New PPP Loan Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act
- Bulletin (12/30/20): WEBINAR: (Recording) New PPP Loan Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act
- Bulletin (01/11/21): PPP Update & New Employco Webinar this Wednesday!
- Bulletin (01/12/21): WEBINAR: (Reminder) Updated Guidance on the New PPP Loan and Second Draw Requirements
- Bulletin (01/13/21): WEBINAR: (Recording) Updated Guidance on the New PPP Loan and Second Draw Requirements
- ALERT (03/05/21): How to Avoid Phishing/Scam Emails
- Bulletin (03/26/21): Federal and Illinois Legislative Changes
- Bulletin (06/03/21): WEBINAR: HR Power Hour with ESCA and Employco
- Bulletin (06/04/21): WEBINAR: Workplace Changes After COVID-19 (06/24/2021 at 10am CT)
- Bulletin (06/24/21): WEBINAR: (Recording) Workplace Changes After COVID-19
Employee Communication Templates
- Sample 1
- Sample 2
- Guide for Employers
- Sample Memo: Temporary Telecommuting Arrangements
- Sample Layoff Letter
- Tips for Employees to Consider Related to the COVID-19 Crisis (editable Word document, or PDF)
CDC Documents for Workplace Distribution or Posting (e.g., bulleting board)
- Share Facts About COVID-19
- What you need to know
- What to do if you're sick
- Stop the spread of germs
- Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease
- Department of Labor Q&As on FMLA
Employco HR Podcasts
- Podcast (03/05/20): Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Podcast (03/27/20): Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
- Podcast (04/20/20): Managing a Remote Workforce During COVID-19
- Podcast (05/15/20): The Reopening of Trade Shows
- Podcast (06/19/20): Reopening the Workplace
- Podcast (07/01/20): July 1st Legal Updates
- Podcast (07/27/20): What's Next in Stimulus?
- Podcast (08/18/20): President Trump’s Four Executive Orders
- Podcast (09/14/20): Payroll Tax Deferral (Employer Options and Liability)
- Podcast (10/14/20): Reviewing the 2020 Kaiser Health Survey
- Podcast (11/12/20): The Top 5 Employment Law Changes Expected Under Joe Biden
- Podcast (12/14/20): Virtual Holiday Parties and Employer Responsibilities
- Podcast (12/29/20): How to Have Your Best Year Ever for 2021!
- Podcast (01/27/21): What to Expect Under the Biden Administration Over the First 100 Days
- Podcast (02/26/21): Employee Retention Tips to Avoid Significant Departures
- Podcast (04/22/21): Can You Ask Employees if They’ve Been Vaccinated?
- Podcast (05/14/21): Recruiting Challenges
Employco HR Webinars (video recordings and slides)
- Webinar (04/03/20): Navigating the CARES Act and COVID-19
- Webinar (05/07/20): PPP Loan Update & How to Maximize Forgiveness (Slides)
- Webinar (05/28/20): New PPP Loan Forgiveness Application & How to Maximize Forgiveness (Slides)
- Webinar (06/03/20): Reopening the Workplace (After the Coronavirus Shutdown) (Slides)
- Webinar (06/26/20): PPP Update Following the Flexibility Act and Revised Forgiveness Applications (Slides)
- Webinar (12/30/20): New PPP Loan Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act (Slides)
- Webinar (01/13/21): Updated Guidance on the New PPP Loan and Second Draw Requirements (Slides)
- Webinar (06/04/21): ESCA HR Power Hour featuring Employco
- Webinar (06/24/21): Workplace Changes After COVID-19 (Slides)
DOL Required Notice for Employers (Related to COVID-19)
The Department of Labor (DOL) released a required notice (poster) related to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Read their FAQ for more details and click here to download a copy.
