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As employers plan to reenter the workplace, the value of protective options must be weighed against the cost of disruption. One protective option is temperature screening. Here are 3 frequently asked questions and answers to support you, as a business leader, in developing and implementing temperature screening protocols. Question #1: Is temperature screening legally required? Answer: Generally … [Read more...] about HR Law Update: Three FAQ’s for Managing Temperature Screenings in the COVID-19 Era

As most employers are already aware, laid off or furloughed employees are eligible for an additional $600 per week in federal unemployment compensation, in addition to state unemployment compensation funding. With state funding covering about 50% of employees’ salary, the additional $600 may leave many employees making more being unemployed than they were making as active members of the … [Read more...] about HR Law Update: How To Recall Employees In a Time of Unemployment Premium Pay