COVID-19 Tag

From The HR Support Center: Given The COVID-19 Pandemic, Should We Cancel Our Annual Holiday Party?

We would certainly recommend not having an in-person event this year, which could put your company, employees, customers, and community at risk. If your event spreads the virus, your employees could become sick, much of your workforce may need to quarantine, and your event could...

10 December, 2020

Compliance Requirements for a Remote Workforce

According to Gallup, the number of days employees are working remotely has doubled during the pandemic. Some companies are even considering making a remote work arrangement permanent. While there are no laws that exclusively apply to remote workplaces, remote work does come with additional compliance...

09 December, 2020

Four Steps to Take When an Employee Is Diagnosed with COVID-19

As COVID-19 infection rates continue to climb, it’s imperative that organizations respond quickly when an employee is diagnosed. Here are the steps employers should take: Notify Employees Employees should be notified of potential exposure in the workplace, but they should not be told who is sick. Employees...

08 December, 2020

From the HR Support Center: What To Do If Employees Are Not Following Covid-19 Guidelines?

We’ve heard that some employees aren’t sanitizing their workstations and wearing masks when required. Do we need to investigate safety violations even if no one has made an official complaint? Yes, we recommend you investigate the matter and take appropriate enforcement or disciplinary action. As an employer,...

26 November, 2020

How Will COVID-19 Affect My Property Taxes?

As homeowners across Texas receive their 2020 property appraisal notices, Reform Austin has launched an online resource to help everyone understand how the property tax system works and how much they can expect to pay. Our calculator provides an estimate of taxes that will be due...

07 September, 2020

Payroll Tax Deferral Guidance Issued by Treasury, IRS

The Department of the Treasury, in conjunction with the Internal Revenue Service released guidance on the payroll tax deferral executive order from President Trump last Friday. What We Know In layman's terms, this new guidance defines the following: It allows employers to defer the withholding, deposit, and...

31 August, 2020

Payroll Tax Deferral Update

To our esteemed Clients, Payroll Partners is monitoring the rapidly changing situation related to the executive actions taken by President Donald Trump over the weekend and their effects on your employer and employee responsibilities. In question are the following actions the President signed off on this past...

10 August, 2020

Six Tips for Managing Stress in the Workplace

We’re all supposed to feel stress from time to time. It’s the way the body responds to demands and dangers. A stressful event triggers the release of hormones. These hormones, according to Psychology Today, “increase heartbeat and the circulation of blood to support quick action, mobilize fat and sugar...

03 August, 2020

COVID-19 Updates For Current and Prospective Clients

We’re committed to not only delivering trusted and valuable service and expertise to you and your employees, but also to providing insight into relevant trends to help you better understand your employees and the marketplace. Since the pandemic began in March, Mammoth HR, our HR partner,...

31 July, 2020

5 Ways the COVID-19 Crisis Will Transform HR’s Role

Human Resources is at the front lines of employers’ response to the COVID-19 crisis. The crisis is forcing almost every business to immediately develop, adapt or improve remote work policies and procedures. As HR pros struggle to keep employees safe and informed, it helps to think about what...

28 July, 2020