Firms of all sizes should be prepared to respond appropriately and help their clients protect the health and safety of their workforce by complying with ever-changing guidelines from federal, state and local authorities.
The employer is also expanding the use of sick time to include caregiving related to COVID-19.
Banks are boosting their benefits, paying bonuses to front-line employees, extra paid time off for those who are sick or self-quarantined, financial assistance with child care and access to virtual doctors’ appointments.
The bill provides paid sick leave, aid to states and food assistance.
The coronavirus outbreak has thrust corporate policies on paid leave and workplace practices into sharp focus, especially for the retail and restaurant industries.