Whether or not employers want it, remote work might be here to stay. A Prudential survey found that 68% of American workers think remote work will become more common after the pandemic, and about one in five are seriously considering finding a job that allows remote work.
It’s a big transition, and there are some serious issues to consider. The following resources and policy tips can help employers make the most out of the new normal.
If employees are using their own computers and networks for work, those computers and networks need to be secure. Remote work can also leave workers vulnerable to business email compromise schemes and other types of phishing and fraud.
Don’t just assume that employees are being cyber smart. Create cyber checklists and policies make sure they’re being followed.
In explaining the justification behind the new order, the Commission described the impact of AB5 on TNCs. AB5 is a new California law that went into effect on January 1, 2020. It says that a worker should be considered an employee, and not an independent contractor, unless three conditions can be met:
A. The worker is free from the direction and control of the hiring entity.
B. The worker performs work that is outside the usual course of the hiring entity’s business.
C. The worker is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation or business that is of the same nature as the work being performed.
Some TNCs claim that they meet the three requirements of the so-called ABC rule. However, on May 5, 2020, a suit was filed against Uber and Lyft over misclassification.
According to the order, Uber and Lyft have gotten a measure that would exclude app-based drivers from AB5 on the November 2020 ballot. Nevertheless, the Commission asserted its right to enforce the current law, which it interprets as classifying TNC drivers as employees.
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People talk a lot about the high cost of medical care, but fewer people mention the expenses associated with long-term care. In some cases, this may be because they don’t realize there’s an important difference.
Long-term care involves help with daily tasks of living, such as getting dressed and eating. While long-term care can be made necessary by advanced age or health conditions, it is not limited to medical care, and people are sometimes surprised to learn that it is often not covered by health insurance. Then they may be shocked again when they see how expensive long-term care is.
There is a good chance that you will need long-term care services at some point – for yourself, for your spouse or for your parents – so it is important to plan for the expense.
Many people need – and struggle to pay for – long-term care.
The majority of people who enjoy a long life will need long-term care at some point. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, today’s 65-year-olds have a 69 percent chance of needing long-term care during their remaining years. People who need care typically need it for an average of three years, although women tend to need more care than men.
Care can be received at home, in an adult health care center or at a residential facility. In 2016, average costs in the United States were as follows:
Caregivers often suffer from burnout.
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As businesses reopen, they must take stringent measures to keep workers and customers safe from the coronavirus. Common efforts might include signage to promote social distancing and the use of masks and sneeze guards – but some employers may be wondering whether they should also use testing.
Although virus testing seems like one of the most efficient ways to control the virus, it also brings up legal complications. Here’s what the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) advises.
The pandemic does not grant employers license to ignore the ADA or other anti-discrimination laws. However, the EEOC explains that employers should follow CDC guidelines for workplace safety.
Certain safety measures should be taken in light of the pandemic. According to the EEOC:
Telehealth use surged from 8% of Americans in December to 29% in May as primary care, mental health and specialists turned to remote care out of necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a UnitedHealth Group report.
Telehealth evangelists long have touted using high-speed Internet connections and a range of devices to link providers and patients for remote care. But regulatory hurdles and medicine’s conservative culturelimited virtual checkups to largely minor conditions like sinus infections or unique circumstances such as connecting neurologists to rural hospitals that lack specialized care.
Many people are worried about the health impact of coronavirus, but if you’re planning your retirement, you have other issues to think about to as well. The pandemic has had a big impact on the economy and investments. Here’s what it means for your retirement plan.
The economic shutdowns brought about by the pandemic have had a ripple effect on 401(k)s and other investments.
Another impact of the pandemic has been stock market volatility. This has prompted many people to question whether this is a very bad time – or perhaps a very good time – to invest.
As always, the situation isn’t straightforward. No one can know for certain how stocks will perform in the future, and how or whether you decide to invest will depend on your own appetite for risk.
Here are some of the reasons some people may not want to invest now:
And here are some of the reasons you may want to consider investing now:
If you have concerns about your retirement planning strategy, we’re here to help. Contact Heffernan Financial Services to learn more.
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