COVID-19

Unemployment in Uncertain Times

As we navigate through truly unprecedented times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the health and safety of our workforce is a foremost priority. Many employers have been forced to make difficult decisions while grappling with the reality of business needs.

Those weighing temporary layoffs and furloughs are struggling to find the best options in trying times. Many have questions about how to properly execute and communicate their reductions to their employees. Some are wary of the impact of unemployment filings and how it will affect their organizations.

We provide these COVID-19 resources to assist employers with timely unemployment updates as federal and state agency relief policies are implemented.

ARPA 2021: Nearly two years from the passing of the CARES Act of 2020, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 has extended and built new UI relief efforts to claimants and employers. We will continue to update you on the development and adoptions of this historic bill.

Webinars: We are proud to be aligned with many employer-focused organizations working to keep businesses up to date with the emerging impact to their UI accounts. We recommend these webinars:

• Recalls, Refusals Webinar, 5/22/20
• Rhode Island SHRM Webinar–2020 Spring Legislative Update, 4/15/20
• NEHRA Webinar–Unemployment in Uncertain Times, 4/10/20
• EANE Webinar–Unemployment, Layoffs, Furloughs, Workshare, 4/6/20