Employers
When Employees Test Positive for COVID-19
Since COVID-19 is a highly communicable disease, an outbreak in the workplace is always a possibility. These factors play a central role in how businesses are choosing to operate in 2020, influencing their decisions on COVID-19 testing, the hiring and onboarding processes, and how to handle legal liability implications tied to coronavirus outbreaks in the workplace.
COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines for Employers
This informational document is intended to provide guidance to employees who have been exposed, or have a mild or suspected case of COVID-19. This is not intended for individuals who need to be hospitalized and cannot receive care at home. This document also contains information for household contacts (i.e., family members, roommates, intimate partners, and caregivers) of employees.
Should Employers Choose COVID-19 Antibody Testing or PCR Viral RNA Testing?
As the economy reopens to a new reality of working in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, employers are facing the difficult choice of whether or not to test for COVID-19, and if so, which is the right test to administer. Companies have to learn the benefits and downsides of the two main types of coronavirus testing to understand which is applicable to their environment. The choice comes down to comparing the coronavirus antibody test, which can tell if a person had the infection previously, to the PCR test, which determines if a person currently has the actual disease.
Top Background Screening Trends in 2020
In 2020, employment background checks are trending to increasing complexity, added controversy about screening social media behavior, and the need to ensure corporate compliance with important new laws that vary by state and sometimes even by city. Stay abreast of these changes to ensure your human resources policies are current and in the know.