By James Beyer, Esq. Associate Counsel for Broadleaf Results COVID-19 remains a primary concern for businesses around the country. Though the situation is beginning to improve, how employers decide to manage pandemic-related issues can often spur disputes with employees. To help your business navigate any challenges that may arise, Broadleaf’s Associate Counsel James Beyer provides…

By Kelly Reed, Business Solutions Designer at Broadleaf Results In recent months, the novel coronavirus has wreaked havoc on the American economy, leaving millions of unemployed workers in its path. Terms like “layoff” and “furlough” have become synonymous with the coronavirus pandemic, as businesses have been forced to re-evaluate the size of their workforces. While…

Currently, many businesses are experiencing significant disruption. Though some companies have made the difficult decision to layoff or furlough employees, others are experiencing the opposite. Organizations in sectors like healthcare, biotech, call center, and engineering are undergoing substantial hiring spikes. These companies are providing crucial services and information that people need to stay physically and…

Both contingent and direct labor forces are facing many of the same challenges with working during this COVID-19 crisis, most of which relate to working from home. Issues with connectivity, accessibility to systems and information, childcare, communication, and collaboration are making it difficult to maintain a suitable work environment. If you’re managing a contingent workforce…