Continued hospitalizations, new COVID variants, reemerging mask mandates, and further discussions around vaccination requirements in the workplace make it clear that the COVID crisis is far from over. Needless to say, there's a lot of worry and an avalanche of questions from business owners and community leaders at any given moment. What are you doing to prepare for COVID crisis 2.0?
Join Rea & Associates and Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston for a free, hour-long webinar that will help your small- to mid-sized businesses prepare for the next wave of COVID while protecting your organization and employees during continued uncertainty. Our HR and legal experts will be on hand to answer your questions regarding new COVID cases, CDC guidelines, FFCRA leave, vaccination requirements, and more
Learn More About The COVID 2.0 Crisis From Industry Experts
Join Renee West, SHRM-SCP, PHR, senior manager and HR consulting lead at Rea & Associates, and Kimberly Hall, chair of the employment law practice group at Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, to learn answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding COVID this fall. Specifically, during this free, one-hour long presentation, attendees will learn more about:
- How to handle new positive COVID cases among employees.
- Ensuring there is proper COVID protocol established for your organization and safety guidelines already in place.
- Whether your business can require vaccination and if such a policy makes sense for your business.
- Can employers require a vaccine for employees.
- How the delta variant covid threat is different.
- If mask mandates are coming back and whether employers can implement such requirements.
- Insight into OSHA guidance
- What to do to protect your business from a compliance standpoint.
Insight into CDC guidelines, FFCRA, and much more!
The duo will also set aside time during the presentation to answer your questions on the subject of COVID and how your business can address specific challenges.
#COVID2.0 #vaccinations #maskmandates #HRConsulting #OhioCPAF irm
This year, we are proud to be back in person for the fifth annual Manufacturing Education Day on October 29, 2021. As the year comes to an end Rea & Associates is thrilled to bring together top industry experts to support the ongoing success of the manufacturing industry.
Whether you manufacture pallets, pivoted your core products, or are looking for great insight, register today to ensure you don’t miss this essential event!
Preparing for Open Enrollment in the New World of WorkBenefitfocus
Get insights into addressing employees' needs now, engaging them in a different type of open enrollment experience, and rebuilding a culture of safety and trust.
This year, we are proud to be back in person for the fifth annual Manufacturing Education Day on October 29, 2021. As the year comes to an end Rea & Associates is thrilled to bring together top industry experts to support the ongoing success of the manufacturing industry.
Whether you manufacture pallets, pivoted your core products, or are looking for great insight, register today to ensure you don’t miss this essential event!
Preparing for Open Enrollment in the New World of WorkBenefitfocus
Get insights into addressing employees' needs now, engaging them in a different type of open enrollment experience, and rebuilding a culture of safety and trust.
Open Enrollment Metrics Report TemplateBenefitfocus
This post-open enrollment executive debrief template can help HR and benefits leaders secure their seat at the table by presenting a comprehensive view on open enrollment metrics.
Acute Care Hospital Strategic Plan PowerPoint PresentationAndrea Ratz
This project was done for my class “Strategic Planning for Healthcare Organizations”. After creating the five-year strategic plan, my group created a PowerPoint presentation in order to present our final strategic plan to the class and several other instructors. This presentation was meant to summarize our strategic plan and present the main points of our paper. My role was to communicate with the class what part I researched, which was critical strategic issues and response strategies.
The project was to be representative of how real professionals would present a strategic plan to the board of directors of a hospital. This presentation required use of verbal communication skills, planning and developing skills, organizational skills, and persuasion. When our instructors ranked all the projects, my group came in second place out of twelve other groups.
This past February, Bloomberg BNA and Enhesa launched their 2nd joint benchmarking survey of corporate environment, health and safety auditing departments, with a particular focus on global auditing practices. Drawing close to 500 respondents, this survey not only demonstrated how the EHS auditing profession is continuing to grow and evolve in important ways, but also highlighted the impact the growth of EHS laws and regulations around the world have had on auditing practices.
This webinar explored various key findings of this report including:
- Standards/Structure for Audits
- Auditing Function and Frequency/Organizational Structure
- Concerns expressed in managing regulatory and compliance risks around the world
- Audit budgets and resources, specifically looking at strategies companies are implementing so as to keep auditing costs down
-How companies manage and track audit observations and findings
-The impact EHS regulatory growth has had on auditing practices
Starting Your Corporate Wellness Program: Ideas and Compliance for HR Prosbenefitexpress
Review all of the requirements that an employer must follow to offer a valid wellness plan. In addition, learn the new rules released by the EEOC for wellness programs under ADA and GINA.
Policies, Procedures and Productivity (Series: Protecting Your Employee Asset...Financial Poise
Our society is increasingly bureaucratized and documentation is essential to working this bureaucracy. From a cost vs. benefit standpoint, having a written workplace handbook that highlights conduct, compensation and benefits, generally saves more money than it costs. While downloading a handbook from the internet, even if it’s free, may sound like a good idea, you generally get what you pay for as one-size-fits-all solutions are rarely as effective as solutions tailored to your needs. What makes the most sense for your organization? What policies are must-haves? What are the latest best practices when it comes to employee handbooks? What about training your staff and your managers? This webinar presents practical advice for employers looking to put themselves in the best position possible to not only defend against employment-related claims but—hopefully—to help avoid them in the first place.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/an-ounce-of-prevention-policies-procedures-and-proactivity-2021/
How should nonprofit leaders adjust to the new reality of operating under COVID-19? This detailed checklist can help you understand the actions needed to protect team health, improve financial resilience, and continue executing on your mission with clarity and impact.
Flyer Template - Getting Started with the Mobile AppBenefitfocus
With the BENEFITFOCUS® App, your employees can use their mobile device to select or update benefits during open enrollment and throughout the year. Use this flyer template to customize to your company and as a way to encourage them to get engaged with the app.
Healthcare Reform: A Practical and Strategic Look at the ImpactSikich LLP
These slides cover the information below. You can also view the live recording of this video here:
https://vimeo.com/69172281
- What we know today about healthcare reform
- Healthcare reform's impact on payroll, HR, and benefits
- Notice of Exchanges
- Updated COBRA notice
- Employer mandates
- Wage and hour update
- Areas of focus for 2013 and beyond
HR Compliance & Insurance Benefit Perspectives: What Employers Should Be Awar...Rea & Associates
Guidelines for employees are constantly changing but it’s important that businesses stay on top of mandates and regulations. What risks should organizations be informed about? Is your organization able to have varied insurance premiums for vaccinated vs. non-vaccinated employees?
Join Rea & Associates and Huntington Insurance for a deep dive into best practices for exposures, insurance perspectives, and vaccine mandates and regulations.
[ON-DEMAND WEBINAR] Covid Vaccine & HIPAA: Can Employers To Receive The COVID...Rea & Associates
As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to roll out, understanding how to navigate and conduct neutral conversations in the workplace is becoming a priority. How can you inform your employees about vaccine options, but stay HIPAA compliant and abide by legal limitations? Are you allowed to require employees to be vaccinated? What can you ask your employees about their vaccine history?
Join Rea & Associates and Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston for a free, hour-long webinar, to gain insight about the COVID-19 vaccine, employer and employee resources from a human resource and legal perspective, CDC guidelines for continued employee safety, and more!
This informative webinar presented by Renee West, SHRM-SCP, PHR, a senior manager and HR consulting lead at Rea & Associates, and Kimberly Hall, a legal expert with Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Ltd., will address the following points.
What You'll Hear About The COVID Vaccine:
- How mandating a vaccine could impact employee relations.
- Guidance on how to navigate and conduct employee discussions about the vaccination.
- Gain insight on best practices and the legal limitations on mandatory vaccination policies.
- Whether is it legal for employers to mandate that employees receive the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment?
- Employer and employee resources regarding COVID-19 vaccines, CDC guidelines for continued employee safety, HIPAA compliance.
- Additionally, the duo will set aside a significant portion of time to address your specific questions at the end of their formal presentation.
- Changes made to the FFCRA.
If you would like to learn more about this topic or Rea & Associates, visit https://www.reacpa.com.
#COVIDvaccine #HRcompliance #FAQ
Arizona Is Reopening for Business Soon: Navigating COVID-19’s Impact on Reope...Danielle Miller
This webinar answers these questions and addresses the issues keeping employers up at night as they plan to reopen, including changing workplace safety requirements, managing employee safety concerns, employer liability for sick employees, recall planning issues and employees who refuse to return, WARN Act considerations, and managing the new FFCRA benefits. This session focuses on Arizona, but has practical considerations for all states. Questions submitted by participants were answered during the webinar.
What Is Life After Coronavirus? Understanding Employer Compliance And SafetyRea & Associates
Join us for a high-level coronavirus overview designed to help employers make sense of current CDC recommendations for small- to mid-sized businesses. This hour-long presentation will cover prevention tips, employee safety, and potential legal liabilities owners and managers must consider as this unprecedented and historical event continues to unfold.
Please note, these resources are for informational purposes only. Rea & Associates does not provide legal advice and will not make management decisions for your organization. You are encouraged to consult with legal counsel of your choice prior to implementing policies and procedures. Additionally, the information presented during this webinar was accurate at the day and time the presentation was recorded (Thursday, March 19, 2020). As events continue to unfold, we understand that the information in the webinar may be outdated. For the most current information, please check the government resources provided above or reach out to the Rea & Associates human resources consulting team directly.
[ON-DEMAND WEBINAR] Next Steps In COVID 19 Protocols & ComplianceRea & Associates
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis continues to show no signs of slowing down and as we proceed toward year-end, businesses continue to be tasked with the seemingly impossible task of maintaining the safety of their employees and customers, while ensuring that the business stays operational. Renee West, HR consultant at Rea & Associates and regional expert in the areas of COVID-19 protocols, human resources compliance, and local, state, and federal safety guidelines will once again share critical insight to help your organization persevere throughout the month of December and beyond.
Join us for this free hour-long on-demand webinar to hear:
- COVID-19 protocol updates and continued compliance resources for employers and employees as cases continue to spike.
- FFCRA leaves and discussion about whether they will be left to expire or will they be extended.
- CDC updates and state mandates pertaining to COVID-19.
#HRBestPractices #COVID19 #ReaCPA
Open Enrollment Metrics Report TemplateBenefitfocus
This post-open enrollment executive debrief template can help HR and benefits leaders secure their seat at the table by presenting a comprehensive view on open enrollment metrics.
Acute Care Hospital Strategic Plan PowerPoint PresentationAndrea Ratz
This project was done for my class “Strategic Planning for Healthcare Organizations”. After creating the five-year strategic plan, my group created a PowerPoint presentation in order to present our final strategic plan to the class and several other instructors. This presentation was meant to summarize our strategic plan and present the main points of our paper. My role was to communicate with the class what part I researched, which was critical strategic issues and response strategies.
The project was to be representative of how real professionals would present a strategic plan to the board of directors of a hospital. This presentation required use of verbal communication skills, planning and developing skills, organizational skills, and persuasion. When our instructors ranked all the projects, my group came in second place out of twelve other groups.
This past February, Bloomberg BNA and Enhesa launched their 2nd joint benchmarking survey of corporate environment, health and safety auditing departments, with a particular focus on global auditing practices. Drawing close to 500 respondents, this survey not only demonstrated how the EHS auditing profession is continuing to grow and evolve in important ways, but also highlighted the impact the growth of EHS laws and regulations around the world have had on auditing practices.
This webinar explored various key findings of this report including:
- Standards/Structure for Audits
- Auditing Function and Frequency/Organizational Structure
- Concerns expressed in managing regulatory and compliance risks around the world
- Audit budgets and resources, specifically looking at strategies companies are implementing so as to keep auditing costs down
-How companies manage and track audit observations and findings
-The impact EHS regulatory growth has had on auditing practices
Starting Your Corporate Wellness Program: Ideas and Compliance for HR Prosbenefitexpress
Review all of the requirements that an employer must follow to offer a valid wellness plan. In addition, learn the new rules released by the EEOC for wellness programs under ADA and GINA.
Policies, Procedures and Productivity (Series: Protecting Your Employee Asset...Financial Poise
Our society is increasingly bureaucratized and documentation is essential to working this bureaucracy. From a cost vs. benefit standpoint, having a written workplace handbook that highlights conduct, compensation and benefits, generally saves more money than it costs. While downloading a handbook from the internet, even if it’s free, may sound like a good idea, you generally get what you pay for as one-size-fits-all solutions are rarely as effective as solutions tailored to your needs. What makes the most sense for your organization? What policies are must-haves? What are the latest best practices when it comes to employee handbooks? What about training your staff and your managers? This webinar presents practical advice for employers looking to put themselves in the best position possible to not only defend against employment-related claims but—hopefully—to help avoid them in the first place.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/an-ounce-of-prevention-policies-procedures-and-proactivity-2021/
How should nonprofit leaders adjust to the new reality of operating under COVID-19? This detailed checklist can help you understand the actions needed to protect team health, improve financial resilience, and continue executing on your mission with clarity and impact.
Flyer Template - Getting Started with the Mobile AppBenefitfocus
With the BENEFITFOCUS® App, your employees can use their mobile device to select or update benefits during open enrollment and throughout the year. Use this flyer template to customize to your company and as a way to encourage them to get engaged with the app.
Healthcare Reform: A Practical and Strategic Look at the ImpactSikich LLP
These slides cover the information below. You can also view the live recording of this video here:
https://vimeo.com/69172281
- What we know today about healthcare reform
- Healthcare reform's impact on payroll, HR, and benefits
- Notice of Exchanges
- Updated COBRA notice
- Employer mandates
- Wage and hour update
- Areas of focus for 2013 and beyond
HR Compliance & Insurance Benefit Perspectives: What Employers Should Be Awar...Rea & Associates
Guidelines for employees are constantly changing but it’s important that businesses stay on top of mandates and regulations. What risks should organizations be informed about? Is your organization able to have varied insurance premiums for vaccinated vs. non-vaccinated employees?
Join Rea & Associates and Huntington Insurance for a deep dive into best practices for exposures, insurance perspectives, and vaccine mandates and regulations.
[ON-DEMAND WEBINAR] Covid Vaccine & HIPAA: Can Employers To Receive The COVID...Rea & Associates
As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to roll out, understanding how to navigate and conduct neutral conversations in the workplace is becoming a priority. How can you inform your employees about vaccine options, but stay HIPAA compliant and abide by legal limitations? Are you allowed to require employees to be vaccinated? What can you ask your employees about their vaccine history?
Join Rea & Associates and Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston for a free, hour-long webinar, to gain insight about the COVID-19 vaccine, employer and employee resources from a human resource and legal perspective, CDC guidelines for continued employee safety, and more!
This informative webinar presented by Renee West, SHRM-SCP, PHR, a senior manager and HR consulting lead at Rea & Associates, and Kimberly Hall, a legal expert with Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Ltd., will address the following points.
What You'll Hear About The COVID Vaccine:
- How mandating a vaccine could impact employee relations.
- Guidance on how to navigate and conduct employee discussions about the vaccination.
- Gain insight on best practices and the legal limitations on mandatory vaccination policies.
- Whether is it legal for employers to mandate that employees receive the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment?
- Employer and employee resources regarding COVID-19 vaccines, CDC guidelines for continued employee safety, HIPAA compliance.
- Additionally, the duo will set aside a significant portion of time to address your specific questions at the end of their formal presentation.
- Changes made to the FFCRA.
If you would like to learn more about this topic or Rea & Associates, visit https://www.reacpa.com.
#COVIDvaccine #HRcompliance #FAQ
Arizona Is Reopening for Business Soon: Navigating COVID-19’s Impact on Reope...Danielle Miller
This webinar answers these questions and addresses the issues keeping employers up at night as they plan to reopen, including changing workplace safety requirements, managing employee safety concerns, employer liability for sick employees, recall planning issues and employees who refuse to return, WARN Act considerations, and managing the new FFCRA benefits. This session focuses on Arizona, but has practical considerations for all states. Questions submitted by participants were answered during the webinar.
What Is Life After Coronavirus? Understanding Employer Compliance And SafetyRea & Associates
Join us for a high-level coronavirus overview designed to help employers make sense of current CDC recommendations for small- to mid-sized businesses. This hour-long presentation will cover prevention tips, employee safety, and potential legal liabilities owners and managers must consider as this unprecedented and historical event continues to unfold.
Please note, these resources are for informational purposes only. Rea & Associates does not provide legal advice and will not make management decisions for your organization. You are encouraged to consult with legal counsel of your choice prior to implementing policies and procedures. Additionally, the information presented during this webinar was accurate at the day and time the presentation was recorded (Thursday, March 19, 2020). As events continue to unfold, we understand that the information in the webinar may be outdated. For the most current information, please check the government resources provided above or reach out to the Rea & Associates human resources consulting team directly.
[ON-DEMAND WEBINAR] Next Steps In COVID 19 Protocols & ComplianceRea & Associates
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis continues to show no signs of slowing down and as we proceed toward year-end, businesses continue to be tasked with the seemingly impossible task of maintaining the safety of their employees and customers, while ensuring that the business stays operational. Renee West, HR consultant at Rea & Associates and regional expert in the areas of COVID-19 protocols, human resources compliance, and local, state, and federal safety guidelines will once again share critical insight to help your organization persevere throughout the month of December and beyond.
Join us for this free hour-long on-demand webinar to hear:
- COVID-19 protocol updates and continued compliance resources for employers and employees as cases continue to spike.
- FFCRA leaves and discussion about whether they will be left to expire or will they be extended.
- CDC updates and state mandates pertaining to COVID-19.
#HRBestPractices #COVID19 #ReaCPA
Ian Johncox and Stephanie Miner of Mason, Bennett, Johncox law firm deliver a helpful and detailed presentation for employers with questions about workplace vaccine policy for Ontario businesses. What must the employer do? What may the employer do? Formation and implementation of policy, exemptions and more are all covered in this presentation.
Fisher phillips vaccine ets summary and action plan 11.18.21provizion
Path out of the Pandemic
• President Biden’s strategy to combat COVID-19
• Includes vaccine mandates for federal contractors and many healthcare
workers;
• Requiring all employers with 100+ employees to ensure their employees are
vaccinated or tested weekly;
• Requiring employers to provide paid time off to get vaccinated.
• Encourage Boosters – Pfizer boosters for all next week.
Normal working practices have changed dramatically in a very short period. Most staff are still working remotely, and many organisations have made use of the furlough scheme. This has meant organisations are having to manage and support staff remotely; review some existing policies to ensure they are still fit for purpose; and manage with a reduced and rotating staff capacity. In partnership with our Trusted Supplier Croner, in this webinar we will be sharing good practice on managing and supporting staff in this new environment. We will be joined by Vicky Scott, Operations and HR Manager at Hackney CVS who will share the experiences and learnings of Hackney CVS in this new context.
[ON-DEMAND WEBINAR] Shifting the Business Infrastructure: HR Resources & Hot ...Rea & Associates
Join us on Tuesday, August 11 when Renee West, SHRM-SCP, PHR, will provide business leaders with current human resources insight designed to help shift organizations to reach greater potential during today's environment of constant change and compliance. During this high-level, hour-long webinar, Renee will address today's top HR challenges all businesses are facing, including employee safety, FFCRA leaves, employee retention and recruitment, diversity and inclusion, and more.
Specifically, you can expect to hear information about:
- COVID-19 Policies - specifically, employee safety & FFCRA leaves
- Diversity & Inclusion - Title VII civil rights regulation updates and information into which policies and employment practices will need to be reviewed by businesses
- Employee Wellbeing & Mental Health
- Employee Retention & Recruitment
- Employee Training Programs That Maintain Company Compliance
Employer-driven mandatory vaccination programs require a thorough understanding of employment law, compliance, employee well-being and education. This ebook from HUB International explains the federal employment law considerations and specific limitations pertaining to requiring employees to be vaccinated.
Guidance for Employers During the Evolving COVID-19 PandemicQuarles & Brady
As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rapidly evolve, U.S. employers are wrestling with many workforce issues to ensure workforce safety and mitigate operational disruptions. Our discussion will present key considerations for employers relating to employee workplace safety, implementing policies and procedures for working remotely, handling issues of paid and unpaid leave for employees or family member care, as well as addressing travel restrictions, all within the context of FMLA, EEOC, wage and hour and other legal guidelines. A question and answer period will follow the presentation.
Guidance for Employers During the Evolving COVID-19 PandemicQuarles & Brady
As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rapidly evolve, U.S. employers are wrestling with many workforce issues to ensure workforce safety and mitigate operational disruptions. Our discussion will present key considerations for employers relating to employee workplace safety, implementing policies and procedures for working remotely, handling issues of paid and unpaid leave for employees or family member care, as well as addressing travel restrictions, all within the context of FMLA, EEOC, wage and hour and other legal guidelines. A question and answer period will follow the presentation.
2022 Rea & Associates' Cybersecurity Conference Rea & Associates
This presentation will give you insights into timely information about current cybersecurity threats faced by small and mid-sized businesses, incident response plans, and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance protocols required for government contracts and what you need to do now to protect your business from a cyberattack.
In the last couple years, we have all seen firsthand how crucial the manufacturing industry is to our daily lives in many ways. Our commitment to support the ongoing success of the manufacturing industry remains a top priority for us, and we are thrilled to invite you to the sixth annual Manufacturing Education Day, held in conjunction with National Manufacturing Day 2022.
Whether you manufacture pallets, pivoted from your core product to produce PPE, or you are a retailer who is looking for some great insight from industry experts, we would be glad to have you join us.
Rea & Associates - 4th Annual Construction KickoffRea & Associates
Rea & Associates is proud to present the 4th Annual Construction Kickoff on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at The Ohio State University Fawcett Center. Joined by Overmyer Hall and Kegler Brown, this free, in-person event will provide you with high-level updates, open discussions, and exclusive content for business leaders in the construction industry. You can expect a glimpse into the current and future considerations of the construction industry regarding tax, insurance, liability, and more!
LIVE EVENT - 3rd Annual Fall Construction Risk Update - September 30Rea & Associates
If the last two years have taught us anything, it’s that you can never be too prepared. Rea & Associates is proud to present the 3rd Annual Fall Construction Risk Update event, jam packed with expert commentary and exclusive content for business owners in the construction industry. This year, we’re here to guide you through the changes 2021 brought to taxes, finances, liability, and more and give you a glimpse into future considerations for construction industry leaders.
[ON-DEMAND WEBINAR] Revealing The State & Local Tax Considerations Of A Remot...Rea & Associates
Tax Consequences Holding You Back From Deploying A Remote Workforce?
As remote work continues to overtake the traditional workforce, organizations must understand state and local tax considerations for their remote employees before adopting such a policy. Due to quick changes in the work environment and work-from-home arrangements many tax consequences that may result in your business reconsidering the deployment of a remote workforce. Fortunately, state and local tax leader and a principal with Rea & Associates, Kathy LaMonica, will be on hand to explain what businesses are up against. She will also be taking your questions throughout the presentation. Read on to discover what you will hear during this free, hour-long webinar.
State & Local Tax Guidance To Guide Your Remote Workforce Decision
Join Rea & Associates for a free, hour-long webinar to gain insight on tax law updates, remote work implications, what land mines you need to be aware of when registering for payroll taxes in new states, and more. During this event, you will:
- Gain insight on the Wayfair decision, and recent updates that may affect your business 3 years later.
- Take a deep dive into the State and Local direct and indirect tax concerns when hiring remote workers.
- Receive an update on Ohio Municipal Tax legal challenges.
- Tune in for predictions of where the states may be headed with the taxability of services and digital products, and how that may affect your compliance requirements.
- And more!
Kathy, an income principal on the firm's state and local tax team, focuses on sales and use tax consulting, compliance, and implementing technology solutions for businesses and organizations that continue to struggle with the various tax laws found throughout the nation. Since COVID-19 emerged and the topic of working remote took center stage, she has been tracking the implications associated with deploying a remote workforce. You won't want to miss this one!
#ReaCPA #State&LocalTax #RemoteEmployees
[ON-DEMAND WEBINAR] How To Hire More Employees & Keep Them Happy: Tips To Att...Rea & Associates
Businesses are facing a talent shortage as, these days, it's a job-seeking market. Prospective employees are able to be pickier when it comes to choosing the organization they would like to build a career with. From the outside looking in, how is your organization viewed? Attracting and retaining key talent is fundamental to your organization's success. Understanding best practices and following strategic employer resources could lead your organization to become an employer of choice. If you are determined to hire more employees in the coming months or years, register for this free webinar.
Renee West, SHRM-SCP, lead HR consultant and leader of Rea & Associates' HR consulting practice will share tips that will help you better position your organization in today's competitive marketplace. She will also talk about company culture and how yours can help bring more employees in the door and encourage them to stay. These professional services tips will help you identify ideal employees and keep them for the long term.
Hire More Employees With These Learning Objectives
Those looking to hire more employees and keep them happy once they get there to reduce employee turnover should check out this free, hour-long webinar to achieve the following learning objectives. You will:
- Gain insight on strategic recruitment and practices to help attract key talent and retain talent.
- Dive deep into state resources, including Ohio Means Jobs, and credits for employers to grow and develop current employees.
- Learn how to implement internal recruitment programs, including internship initiatives, apprenticeships, and referral incentives.
- Break down employee retention strategies and the benefits and compensation strategies employers should have in place to keep existing employees happy and on the payroll.
- And so much more ...
#ReaCPA #HRSolutions #HireBetter
[ON-DEMAND WEBINAR] Managed Service Providers vs Managed Security Service Pro...Rea & Associates
With an increase in remote work worldwide, data security measures should be top of mind. Ensuring your IT systems are operational, and your data and systems are safe, secure, and compliant should be one of your organization's top priorities. Unfortunately, many businesses, organizations, and entities mistakingly believe that their systems are completely protected by the existing relationships owners have developed with their managed service providers. That's not necessarily the case. Join Rea & Associates' Cybersecurity Services Team for a free, hour-long webinar taking a deep dive into understanding the difference between your Managed Service Providers (MSP) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP). Our cyber professionals will tell you everything you need to know when it comes to MSPs vs. MSSPs.
Shawn Richardson, principal and director of cybersecurity and data protection services, and Jorn Baxstrom, a cyber consultant with the firm, experts in the MSSP space, will provide you with insight into the differences of each role. Additionally, they will provide insight that will help you choose the right vendors and third-party service providers when it comes to protecting your organization, employees, and clients.
Plan to sit in on this informative session. Attendees will ...
- Be treated to a deep dive into the differences between Managed Service Providers and Managed Security Service Providers.
- Gain an understanding of your MSSPs role and where they provide support for your security program.
- Discover what the CIA Triad is and why is it important for your organization's cybersecurity infrastructure.?
- And so much more ...
Find out how outsourced cybersecurity services and managed detection and response services are essential to threat hunting and protecting your business. If you would like to learn more about MSPs vs. MSSPs, check out the following resources, including the following episodes from Rea & Associates' award-winning weekly business podcast, unsuitable on Rea Radio:
https://www.reacpa.com/insight/episode-276-msp-versus-mssp-whats-the-difference/
https://www.reacpa.com/insight/are-you-managing-your-cybersecurity-risk-exposure/
https://www.reacpa.com/insight/perspectives-what-does-the-it-department-do/
#MSSP #CyberServices #BusinessProtection #ReaCPA
[ON-DEMAND WEBINAR] CPA Pros Prepare For The 2020 Medicaid School Program (MSP)Rea & Associates
Clarifying The Cost Report, Agreed-Upon Procedures, And More
It feels like we just completed the round of Medicaid school program (MSP) cost reports and agreed-upon procedures for the period ending June 30, 2019 – and here we are starting the process of collecting data for the period ending June 30, 2020. The completion of the June 30, 2019 engagements resulted in the Ohio Department of Medicaid issuing approximately $75 million in cost settlements! We know how important this program is to all of you, and we want to work with you to get this next round completed.
To get ready for this next round, we would like to invite all of you to this free, hour-long webinar. The MSP team from Rea & Associates will provide you tips for preparing for this round of agreed-upon procedures, a section-by-section update, and common issues we identify during the engagement.
Find out why it's important for iep parental consent and how agreed upon procedures can put your district in a position to succeed.
Ready To Learn About The 2020 Medicaid School Program?
During this free, hour-long webinar for Ohio school districts, you'll:
- Gain insight on how to prepare for agreed-upon procedures.
- A section-by-section walkthrough with industry professionals and tips on how to identify and avoid potential hurdles.
- Insight on common issues that may arise during the engagement.
- And so much more ...
This informative webinar is presented by two leaders on Rea & Associates government services team, Zac Morris and Ken Richards. The duo is coming prepared to present the insight and technical information you need to ensure compliance with the 2020 Medicaid School Program. For more information, visit the Rea & Associates' website at https://www.reacpa.com.
As a top 100 CPA firm and professional services organization, Rea's government services team is committed to providing you with the tools and insight you need to drive effectiveness and efficiency throughout your entity.
#MedicaidSchoolProgram #CostReporting #AgreedUponProcedures #ReaCPA
[ON-DEMAND RECORDING] Deep Impact: Is Your Manufacturing Company On A Collisi...Rea & Associates
CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) brings together a standard for the implementation of cybersecurity for those companies doing or wanting to do business with the Department of Defense (DoD). The framework includes comprehensive, and scalable certification elements to verify your implementation of process and practices associated with the cybersecurity maturity level your organization needs to achieve to win proposals. This on-demand webinar presentation featuring Andrew Geiser, a senior manager on Rea & Associates' manufacturing and distribution team, and Ty Whittenburg, a senior information systems analyst on the firm's cybersecurity and data protection, will explain how will CMMC impact manufacturing companies. The duo will also go through the various levels associated with CMMC and explain how to know which CMMC level you need based on your company's business model.
This presentation is co-sponsored by Rea & Associates and the Southeast Ohio MEP and is designed to provide insight on CMMC standards for your Manufacturing organization.
During this free webinar, you will hear how CMMC compliance aligns with NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, and whether your organization need to comply with specific CMMC levels, including CMMC level 3.
For more information, contact Andrew or Ty directly or visit https:www.reacpa.com for more.
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[ON-DEMAND WEBINAR] Security Wars: Episode 2 | CMMC: Return of The Process Fo...Rea & Associates
Use The Process To Drive A Culture Of Growth & Security Within Your Organization
Present-day in our galaxy, right here…
The US Department of Defense (DOD) recently developed and established the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) as the new standard for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). More plainly, it’s a certification process that provides assurance to the DOD that a required entity is equipped to protect unclassified information, including any data that transfers between its vendors and partners.
That’s a simplified definition of what a CMMC is and it already sounds complicated. It doesn’t have to be, though. Etactics and Rea & Associates have joined forces to break down every facet of this new certification into a comprehensive webinar series entitled Security Wars.
Return Of The Process
The second webinar in our Security Wars series guides you through the process of establishing an organizational culture that supports a CMMC. Matt Moneypenny, senior marketing & sales analyst at Etactics, Ty Whittenburg, senior information assurance manager at Rea & Associates, and Zach Getz, senior software developer at Etactcs, place a keen focus on workflow enhancements and process improvements that have a lasting impact on your cybersecurity.
Who Should Watch?
If you are one of the more than 221,000 suppliers to the Department of Defense (big, small, prime, or subcontractor); if you handle any Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), or if you need to become certified to bid on and receive contracts this year and into the future, this webinar series is tailor-made for you.
Learn You Will ...
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to...
- Align organizational processes with CMMC guidelines.
- Foster a culture of support for CMMC.
- Plan growth and maturity through CMMC accreditation.
If you would like to learn more about CMMC compliance, what your CMMC assessment, or NIST 800-171, contact Rea & Associates or Etactics today.
https://www.reacpa.com
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Large-scale cyber-attacks continue to take down businesses large and small. What are you doing to protect and manage the cybersecurity risk exposure of your business in the event of a cyber-attack in accordance with new government guidelines?
During this free, 45-minute webinar, cyber professionals from Rea & Associates and Oswald Companies provide you the insight necessary to identify risks to your existing cybersecurity and data protection framework, protect your company from bad actors, and adhere to the Department of Defense's regulations.
What You'll Learn About Cybersecurity Risk Exposure
By the end of this informational webinar, participants will be able to ...
- Gain insight on current ransomware breaches and the existing cybersecurity threat landscape while touching on the recent Microsoft Exchange and Solarwinds hacks.
- Understand the best controls and processes for your company and how to determine your organization's cybersecurity model.
- Determining your organization's cybersecurity maturity and the best cyber policy for your current needs while making room for growth.
During this webinar, you will also hear cyber liability insurance explained by cyber insurance experts from Oswald companies. You'll learn the ins and outs of asset management so if a data breach ever does occur in your company, you'll be ready. Furthermore, you'll discover the importance of a thorough risk assessment and how to move forward with one of your own. Don't miss this free webinar!
If you would like to learn more, visit https://www.reacpa.com.
The Not-So-Obvious Business Implications Of Remote Work:
Organizations of all sizes continue to transition their employees to remote work. While technology may make this type of shift easy, handbook updates, state and local tax considerations, and payroll challenges present areas of concern. This webinar will help owners think about the impact remote work policies might have on your organization.
First, seriously consider whether this type of workplace flexibility is right for your business or organization. Then, upon deciding to move forward, think about the advisors you'll need to reach out to for help. Your advisor team should work to identify a solution that works in the company's financial best interest while maintaining compliance with all applicable tax laws. Of course, be sure to always review your company's existing policies before forging ahead. Finally, think through the importance of writing new guidance for employees to follow and the protection you need to secure for ongoing business protection.
Join Rea & Associates for a free, hour-long webinar, to gain insight from a State & Local Tax perspective. Then you'll gain the insight necessary to better understand policies and procedures from a Human Resource professional. Wrapping up, our trio of subject matter experts will review some of the biggest land mines you need to be aware of when registering for payroll taxes in new states, and more!
What You'll Hear
During this presentation, you'll hear about the impact remote work could have on your various parts of your organization, including your:
- Tax Bill - Learn why employing out-of-state team members may impact your business's tax liability. Be sure to understand how a remote work relationship could trigger nexus in new states.
- Company Logistics - Prepare for new “work-from-anywhere programs” and how to manage employees who have decided to work remotely.
- Employee Handbook -What policies and procedures should employers consider pertaining to the remote work environment? Employee accountability, work schedules, performance metrics, and communication timeliness should all be addressed.
- The Rea team and professional services experts will also touch on various other HR policies, sales tax, income tax, and payroll considerations when it comes to managing remote employees
Listen to this episode to learn more or check out the Rea & Associates' website at https://www.reacpa.com to discover how our team of experts can help you!
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EPISODE 1 | Security Wars: A New Goal: CMMC Compliance & Department of Defens...Rea & Associates
Present-day in our galaxy, right here …
The US Department of Defense (DoD) recently developed and established the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) as the new standard for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). More plainly, it’s a certification process that provides assurance to the DoD that a required entity is equipped to protect unclassified information, including any data that transfers between its vendors and partners.
That’s a simplified definition of what a CMMC and CMMC compliance is and it already sounds complicated. It doesn’t have to be, though. Etactics and Rea & Associates have joined forces to break down every facet of this new certification into a comprehensive webinar series entitled Security Wars.
The first webinar in our Security Wars series serves as a necessary introduction to CMMC. Join Matt Moneypenny, senior marketing and sales analyst at Etactics, and Ty Whittenburg, senior information assurance manager at Rea & Associates, as they unpack the DoD’s newest standard by starting with its three maturity levels and their implications on data protection.
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Learn more about Rea & Associates at https://www.reacpa.com
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[ON-DEMAND WEBINAR] Understanding SOC2: A SOC 2 Guide for Managed Service Pro...Rea & Associates
As a managed service provider, securely managing your data to protect the interests of your organization, reinforce the integrity of your business, and ensure the data security of your clients can be a challenge – but it is possible. During this free, hour-long webinar, Brain Garland and Paul Hugenberg, leaders on Rea & Associates' cybersecurity and data protection team, will guide you through SOC 2 compliance, and how this incredible tool can help you leverage your existing data security framework and business model to ensure long-term organizational success and sustainability.
Join us to learn:
- What SOC 2 is and what it is specifically designed to accomplish.
- How SOC 2 can improve your organization’s safety, credibility, and overall profitability.
- When a SOC 2 absolutely necessary to a business’s long-term financial and organizational wellness.
- How CMMC Works With SOC2
To learn more about SOC2, visit https://www.reacpa.com/contact-us/ to reach out to a member of our team.
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[ON-DEMAND WEBINAR] Third Annual Construction Industry Kickoff | Rea & Associ...Rea & Associates
After the year we've had, it's only natural to be a little cautious going into 2021. Rea & Associates and Overmyer Hall Associates want to help you start the new year on the right foot with our third annual Construction Kickoff. This year, we will be hitting on best practices and recommendations regarding tax, surety bonds, risk management, PPP, and more. Don't miss this essential event for construction industry leaders.
Presented by Rea & Associates and OBermyer Hall Associates, this three-hour presentation features Doug Houser, Scott Bechtel, Jack Kehl, David Catanese, and Joe Urquhart. The format of the presentation is as follows:
- Economic Outlook and Financing
- Surety Outlook for 2021 and Aftermath of COVID
- Tax Update, Overall Update (PPP, Biden Tax Plan, etc.)
- Risk Management, Need-To-Knows For Insurance Companies
View the presentation today to collect the information necessary for building a successful year in the construction industry.
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[ON-DEMAND WEBINAR] New Year, New COVID 19 Vaccine, New Unemployment Rules, N...Rea & Associates
Ringing in the new year is a lot different this time around, particularly if you are a business owner trying to make sense of human resources updates. The rules are a lot different from what they were a year ago and now business owners must shuffle through a slew of updated HR policies and best practices to ensure compliance with ever-changing legislation. Renee West, SHRM-SCP, PHR, senior manager and leader of Rea & Associates' HR consulting services practice, has been committed to following federal and state-wide legislation in order to provide you with key updates to ensure ongoing compliance in your organization.
During this free, hour-long webinar, Renee will go over:
- FFCRA Leave updates and unemployment extension information PUA unemployment details, and unemployment benefits
- COVID 19 vaccine resources for employers
- 2021 HR policies
- Best practices to mitigate risk in 2021.
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For more insight into the HR considerations for businesses, visit https://www.reacpa.com
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[ON-DEMAND WEBINAR] Social Security v. Medicare: Addressing Your Most Asked Q...Rea & Associates
Will Social Security Be There For You?
We don't know anybody who doesn't have questions when it comes to the topic of Social Security and Medicare. There are worries regarding long-term availability, how to maximize benefits, and when certain tasks should be done - to name a few. This hour-long webinar will answer many of these vital questions to provide you with the peace of mind that you need when entering this new phase of your life.
What You'll Learn:
Presented by later life planning experts, Darlene Finzer with Rea & Associates and Terry O'Shea and Rhonda Kraus with Senior Benefit Advantage, we will dive into the following points:
- The two big questions regarding Social Security: Will it be there for me and (if so) how do I maximize benefits?
- A deeper look at the history of Social Security versus where it stands today.
- Important (but maybe lesser-known) facts about Social Security that all Americans should know.
- What is Medicare, what does it cost, what does it cover and when can you get it?
- Comparing original Medicare, Medicare Supplement, and Medicare Advantage - and which one is right for you?
Whether you manufacture pallets, you pivoted from your core product to produce PPE, or maybe you are a retailer who is looking for some great insight from industry experts or you have accounting or finance questions related to your construction business or any manner of business in between, we would be glad to have you join us.
The topics we will cover are not only relevant and timely, but they are also sure to reveal growth opportunities in your business. This special presentation features insight into the PPP Loan and Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness process, CARES Act implication, R&D opportunities, Human Resources compliance risks, and insight from leading professionals in the manufacturing and professional services space.
Specifically, we will discuss:
- Where we stand now and the future of manufacturing
- Risks in Manufacturing
- Cybersecurity Concerns and Issues
- State and Local Tax Risks
- HR Policies For Your Organization
This informative event will be hosted and moderated by Dustin Raber, director of manufacturing and distributions services at Rea & Associates.
The Manufacturing Outlook | Managing Business Growth & Profitability In A COV...Rea & Associates
Join Rea & Associates for our next presentation in this special webinar series, “The Manufacturing Outlook," as our subject matter experts provide business leaders with insight on how to manage a successful manufacturing company during the COVID-19 pandemic and how to position the organization to bounce back stronger than ever when the moment's right. This presentation is proudly sponsored by the Southeast Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership and The Ohio State University's College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.
During this webinar, attendees will hear from Kyle Stemple and Ben Froese on how to acquire and target key talent, gain insight on business growth and profitability strategies, and helps manufacturing leaders discover how to position your business to overcome the fallout that results from recession.
[ON-DEMAND WEBINAR] Shifting the Business Infrastructure: Cybersecurity in a ...Rea & Associates
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During this high-level webinar, you will learn about the workplace of the future and the shift to a normalized telework infrastructure, COVID-19's impact on cybersecurity and data protection risks, and so much more.
Register for this webinar to:
- Learn more about the risk of remote work and considerations associated with permanently shifting to a Telework environment.
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- The changing business environment and recommended next steps as businesses continue to endure in the midst of a "COVID-19 world."
Access Rea's COVID-19 Resource Center at https://www.reacpa.com/service/covid-19-resource-center. Or, learn more about Rea & Associates at https://www.reacpa.com.
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[ON-DEMAND WEBINAR] COVID 2.0 | Tips To Address New Cases, Mask Mandates, & Vaccine Requirements
1.
2.
3. Agenda
• Continued COVID Employer Practices
• New Concerns – Delta
• Positive Cases – What is process?
• Quarantine Guidelines
• FFCRA Leave
• Payroll Tax Credit
• Potential for workplace closures
• CDC & State Updates
• Continued COVID Employer Practices
• CDC & State Updates
• Legal Review
• Vaccine Requirements
• Mask Issues
4. Agenda
• Employer Best Practices
• Employee Handbooks & Policies
• Employer Best Safety Practices
• What Should Employers Be Prepared For?
5. New Concerns
• Delta Variant
• Workplace safety guidelines from federal, state and local
authorities are rapidly changing in response to the
highly transmittable COVID-19 Delta variant, and
employers may want to update their policies
accordingly.
• CDC COVID Data Tracker
6.
7. Employee Positive COVID Cases
• What should employers continue to do if
employees’ test positive for COVID?
• Employee Safety – Main Priority
• Quarantine Guidelines
• Vaccinated or Non Vaccinated
• What should employers continue to do if employees’ test
positive for COVID?
8. Employee Positive COVID Cases
• Myths vs. Facts –
• If we are an essential employer, we don’t need to follow
CDC guidelines for quarantine if COVID case is reported
in workplace.
• False – Even essential employers are still required to follow
COVID Quarantine protocols.
9. Quarantine – CDC Recommendations
• Quarantine if you have been in close contact (within 6 feet of someone
for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period)
with someone who has COVID-19, unless you have been fully
vaccinated.
• People who are fully vaccinated do NOT need to quarantine after
contact with someone who had COVID-19 unless they have symptoms.
• However, fully vaccinated people should get tested 3-5 days after their
exposure, even they don’t have symptoms and wear a mask indoors in
public for 14 days following exposure or until their test result is negative.
10. Quarantine – CDC Recommendations
What to do
• Stay home for 14 days after your last contact with a person
who has COVID-19.
• Watch for fever (100.4◦F), cough, shortness of breath, or
other symptoms of COVID-19.
• If possible, stay away from people you live with, especially
people who are at higher risk for getting very sick from
COVID-19.
11. Quarantine – CDC Recommendations
• You may be able to shorten your quarantine
• Your local public health authorities make the final decisions
about how long quarantine should last, based on local
conditions and needs. Follow the recommendations of your
local public health department if you need to quarantine.
Options they will consider include stopping quarantine
• After day 10 without testing
• After day 7 after receiving a negative test result (test must
occur on day 5 or later
14. FFCRA Payroll Tax Credits
• Relief Bill allows employers to receive payroll tax
credit for providing emergency sick leave or
emergency family and medical leave through
September 30, 2021 for purposes below:
• To recover costs of providing required FFCRA leave in 2020 AND
• Voluntarily provide paid emergency sick leave and emergency
family and medical leave through September 2021.
15. FFCRA Payroll Tax Credits
• What are employer options regarding offer paid
leave?
• Consider continued COVID-19 cases increasing.
• FFCRA paid leave can be a good for employers wishing to assist
employees during these challenging times.
• Help with retention of workforce.
• Ensure documentation requirements are met for
leave.
• FFCRA Leave Form & Utilization of Payroll Code for wages
paid through September 30, 2021.
16. What Should Employers Be Prepared For?
• Many employers are in a better spot this year vs. early in
March 2020.
• A majority of the policies that were put in place when the
pandemic started should have equal application when
dealing with variants
• Employers should be prepared to respond to more requests
to work from home and explore reasonable
accommodations for workers who have disability-related
concerns, he noted.
17. What Should Employers Be Prepared For?
• Potential extension of FFCRA Leave Eligibility past
September 30, 2021.
• Additional Mask Mandates based on Governor’s
Orders.
• Possible request to install protectors etc. for social
distancing.
• Stay Tuned……
18. Employee Handbooks – Policies
• Review of leave policies
• ADA
• FMLA
• Leave of Absences
• If offering FFCRA how does this impact other leaves?
• Remote Workplace Policy
• Hybrid Work Schedules
19.
20. Overview
Masks
• Must Ohio employers require unvaccinated employees to
wear masks?
• Are employers at risk if they don’t follow CDC/OSHA
guidance?
Vaccines
• Is it legal for employers to mandate that employees receive
the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment?
• What are the legal limitations on mandatory vaccination
policies?
• What alternatives are there to mandatory vaccination
policies?
21. Masks
• Ohio
• State-wide mask mandate no longer in effect.
• Federal
• CDC
• “Guidance”
• OSHA
• “Guidance”, not regulations/rules (except in the healthcare
context).
22. Masks
• CDC Guidance
• In May, CDC stated in was generally safe for fully
vaccinated individuals to go mask-less.
• However, CDC issued updated guidance on July 27, 2021.
• Added a recommendation for fully vaccinated people to wear a
mask in public indoor settings in areas of substantial or high
transmission.
• CDC website has an map showing areas of substantial and high
transmission. https://COVID.cdc.gov/COVID-data-
tracker/#county-view
• As of August 3, 2021, Wayne County, Ohio is designated as an
area of “substantial” transmission.
23. Masks
• OSHA Guidance
• “The recommendations are advisory in nature and
informational in content, and are intended to assist
employers in providing a safe and healthful workplace free
from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause
death or serious physical harm.”
• Except for workplace settings covered by OSHA's Emergency
Temporary Standards (ETS) and mask requirements for
public transportation, most employers no longer need to
take steps to protect their workers from COVID-19 exposure
in any workplace, or well-defined portions of a workplace,
where all employees are fully vaccinated. Employers should
still take steps to protect unvaccinated or otherwise at-risk
workers in their workplaces, or well-defined portions of
workplaces.
24. Masks
• OSHA Guidance
• Grant paid time off for employees to get vaccinated.
• Instruct any workers who are infected, unvaccinated workers who have had
close contact with someone who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, and all
workers with COVID-19 symptoms to stay home from work.
• Implement physical distancing for unvaccinated and otherwise at-risk workers in
all communal work areas.
• Provide unvaccinated and otherwise at-risk workers with face coverings or
surgical masks, unless their work task requires a respirator or other PPE.
• Educate and train workers on your COVID-19 policies and procedures using
accessible formats and in language they understand.
• Suggest that unvaccinated customers, visitors, or guests wear face coverings.
• Maintain Ventilation Systems.
• Perform routine cleaning and disinfection.
• Record and report COVID-19 infections and deaths.
• Implement protections from retaliation and set up an anonymous process for
workers to voice concerns about COVID-19-related hazards.
25. Masks
• Are employers required to follow “guidance”?
• Guidance is not the same as a law or regulation.
• However, OSHA reminds us that OSHA’s “General Duty
Clause, Section 5(a)(1), requires employers to provide
their workers with a safe and healthful workplace free
from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to
cause death or serious physical harm.”
• Following guidance can help ensure a safe workplace.
26. Masks
• Are there risks in not following “guidance”?
• Possibly
• High-risk employees could be exposed to COVID-19 due to
unvaccinated co-workers not wearing masks. You don’t always
know who is high-risk.
• Increased exposure to workers’ compensation claims?
• Negligence claims by customers?
• Unemployment claims if employees argue “just cause” for
quitting job due to safety issues?
• A formal policy of going against guidance could be used as
evidence.
28. Mandatory Vaccine Policies
• Employers may implement mandatory vaccine
policies.
• However:
• ADA
• Title VII
• Employee relations issue?
• Some states have been considering legislation that
would prevent employers from requiring their
employees to be vaccinated. No such law in Ohio
has passed.
29. ADA/Title VII
• The EEO laws, including the ADA, continue to apply
during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, but
they do not prevent employers from following the
guidelines made by the CDC or state/local public
health authorities about steps employers should
take regarding COVID-19.
• Guidance from public health authorities is likely to
change as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves.
Therefore, employers should continue to follow
the most current information on maintaining
workplace safety.
30. ADA/Title VII
• Accommodation requirements:
• ADA: accommodation due to disability
• Title VII: accommodation due to sincerely-held religious
belief
31. ADA/Title VII
• ADA accommodation process:
• Employee requests exemption to vaccine mandate due
to disability
• Interactive process
• Provide reasonable accommodation that does not pose
an undue hardship (significant difficulty or expense)
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32. ADA/Title VII
• Consider:
• Amount of employees who have been vaccinated
• Amount of unvaccinated employee’s contact with others
• Unvaccinated employee’s position
34. ADA/Title VII
• Managers and supervisors responsible for
communicating with employees about compliance
with the employer’s vaccination requirement
should know how to recognize an accommodation
request from an employee with a disability and
know to whom the request should be referred for
consideration.
35. ADA/Title VII
• The employer cannot disclose that an employee is
receiving a reasonable accommodation or retaliate
against an employee for requesting an
accommodation.
36. ADA/Title VII
• The ADA requires employers to keep any employee
medical information obtained in the course of the
vaccination program confidential.
37. ADA/Title VII
• Q: Is asking or requiring an employee to show
proof of receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination a
disability-related inquiry restricted by the ADA?
38. ADA/Title VII
• A: No. Simply requesting proof of receipt of a COVID-
19 vaccination is not likely to elicit information about a
disability and, therefore, is not a disability-related
inquiry.
• However, asking why an individual did not receive a
vaccination may elicit information about a disability
and would be subject to the pertinent ADA standard
that they be “job-related and consistent with business
necessity.”
• If an employer requires employees to provide proof
that they have received a COVID-19 vaccination from a
pharmacy or their own health care provider, employees
should not provide any medical information as part of
the proof.
39. ADA/Title VII
• Religious accommodation process:
• Employee indicates he or she is unable to receive a
COVID-19 vaccination because of a sincerely held
religious practice or belief.
• Interactive process
• Provide reasonable accommodation that does not pose
an undue hardship (more than a de minimis cost or
burden on the employer)
40. ADA/Title VII
• What qualifies as a “religious belief”?
• EEOC guidance explains that because the definition of religion is
broad and protects beliefs, practices, and observances with which
the employer may be unfamiliar, the employer should ordinarily
assume that an employee’s request for religious accommodation is
based on a sincerely held religious belief.
• If, however, an employee requests a religious accommodation, and
an employer has an objective basis for questioning either the
religious nature or the sincerity of a particular belief, practice, or
observance, the employer would be justified in requesting
additional supporting information.
41. ADA/Title VII
• What qualifies as a “religious belief”?
• Social, political, or economic philosophies, or personal preferences,
are not "religious" beliefs under Title VII.
42. ADA/Title VII
• What happens if an employer cannot exempt or
provide a reasonable accommodation to an
employee who cannot comply with a mandatory
vaccine policy because of a disability or sincerely
held religious practice or belief?
• If an employee cannot get vaccinated for COVID-19
because of a disability or sincerely held religious belief,
practice, or observance, and there is no reasonable
accommodation possible, then it would be lawful for the
employer to exclude the employee from the workplace.
• This does not mean the employer may automatically
terminate the worker. Employers should first consult
with legal counsel.
43. Alternatives to Mandatory Policies
• Simply encourage employees to get the vaccine.
• Provide incentives
• May need to offer an alternative program.
44. Best Practices
• Have a written policy in place.
• Mandatory
• Voluntary
• Incentive-based
• Identify how to request an accommodation.
• Maintain confidentiality of vaccine records.
• If unionized, consult the collective bargaining
agreement.
Editor's Notes
Let’s discuss the recordkeeping requirements on the next slide.