The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned consumers about coronavirus-related scams, but businesses are at risk too. The FTC warns that companies must keep their guard up against these seven B2B scams that try to exploit concerns about COVID-19. “Public health” scams Fraudsters are sending messages that claim to be […]
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DOL issues new temporary rule: paid leave under the FFCRA
On April 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a new action regarding how American workers and employers will benefit from the protections and relief offered by the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act, both part of the Families First Coronavirus […]
The CFPB issues new policy guidance on credit reporting and dispute resolution
On April 1, 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB” or “Bureau”) issued a non-binding general policy statement (“Policy Statement”) regarding the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and Regulation V in light of the recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The CFPB’s Policy Statement highlights […]
How to properly sanitize your devices
Be sure to wipe down your devices on a regular basis with the following: Lens Wipes Walmart: http://bit.ly/2TM3bgQTarget: http://bit.ly/2Q00OWBAmazon: https://amzn.to/38ATdnQ Or Electronics Wipes (Do NOT use regular Windex Wipes or glass cleaner) Walmart: http://bit.ly/2vOXSFi Target: http://bit.ly/2VWAxMI Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Iwrav5 Remember: NEVER apply glass cleaner to electronics and never spray any cleaner […]
FAQs and notice requirements under the FFCRA
In support of its ongoing effort to facilitate understanding of and compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has recently issued a set of questions and answers to provide compliance assistance to employers and employees […]
Remote User Checklist
Remote User Policy — Be sure to keep both you and your client’s data remains safe and that your employees are enacting best practices when it comes to security. VPN software — A VPN or virtual private network is the best way to be ensure that the security of your organization’s data […]
Acceptable Use Policy
Here is a sample document illustrating an acceptable use policy. You can use this as a starting point in developing your company’s own policy 1. Overview [DEPARTMENT NAME]’s intentions for publishing an Acceptable Use Policy are not to impose restrictions that are contrary to [COMPANY NAME]’s established culture of openness, […]
Covid-19: Court Closures and Changes in Court Operations
Updated March 26, 2020 Current listing of US courts affected by Covid-19.
Current nationwide school closure information – Education Week
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing widespread school closures in the United States, with some states ordering all schools to shut down for as long as a month in an unprecedented disruption of K-12 schooling. Use the link below to see where entire states are closed, states where some school districts […]
Member communication regarding coronavirus (Covid-19)
At WorkAnswers and our parent organization Scherzer International, we are keenly aware of the potential impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and are taking steps to provide for the continuity of our services and the safety of our employees. Disaster preparedness is an integral part of our risk management program and […]