Trade groups representing car dealerships and auto manufacturers asked President Trump to declare car dealerships "essential" businesses, which therefore should be exempt from potential "shelter in place" rules prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a March 17 letter to the president [...]
COVID-19, the illness caused by a new kind of coronavirus, has dramatically altered life as we know it in the United States. Schools have closed, businesses have shut down, people have been forced into isolation and left with uncertainty. [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has generated a frenzy of activity related to telehealth. Payors are increasingly extending coverage; health systems are mobilizing quickly to expand programs; and telehealth companies are seeing rapid increases in demand. As more and more patients [...]
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued Q&As on the federal Family and Medical Leave Act in the context of COVID-19 and other public health emergencies. Under the FMLA, covered employers must provide eligible employees with up to 12 weeks [...]
Did you get your seven hours last night? By now, most of us know that a good night’s sleep is vital to our well-being. But studies have shown that it’s not just the duration of dozing that matters — the [...]
We are closely monitoring COVID-19 developments and what it means for our members and families. Our many partners are actively monitoring news from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help us determine what, if any, action is [...]
DOL Increases Civil Penalty Amounts for 2020 The Department of Labor (DOL) recently released its 2020 inflation-adjusted civil monetary penalties that may be assessed on employers for violations of a wide range of federal laws, including: The Fair Labor Standards Act [...]
We wanted to share with you a post from our CTO: We are all concerned by the rapid spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. The experts are still debating how severe this disease will become, but one thing seems to [...]
“Car washes can be dangerous places if you aren’t careful and prepared. Think about all of the potentially harmful things you can encounter at a car wash. There are industrial motors operating at several thousand RPM, high-pressured water spraying [...]
Being a tow truck driver comes with its dangers and risks, as the operators are exposed to a variety of hazards while performing their job duties. Listed below are some safety tips and precautions all tow truck drivers can [...]
