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How to Handle FFCRA Leave Requests
Question: For leave requests under the FFCRA, can we require proof that the school or place of care is closed? Answer from Celine, SHRM-CP: No. However, you can and should (for IRS documentation) require the following items: The names and ages of the child or children being cared for. The name of the school, place…
Read MorePayroll Tax Deferral Not Worth the Hassles for Employers
In response to Congress’ inaction on further economic stimulus to combat the COVID-19 recession, President Trump issued some bold executive orders on August 8th. One of those orders allowed enhanced unemployment benefits for unemployed Americans to resume, albeit at a lower amount than originally provided by the CARES Act. Trump also issued an order creating…
Read MorePresident Trump Just Ordered Payroll Taxes to Be Deferred. How Will That Work?
Only for employees making less than$4000 bi-weekly. ($104,000 per year) Effective from September 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020 The order does not clearly say if the deferral is optional or mandatory. We have to wait for guidance to be written by the Secretary of the Treasury before we will know for certain how this…
Read MoreWhat Do We Do If an Employee Is Diagnosed with COVID-19?
First, notify other employees of potential exposure, if any, in the workplace. You should tell them that someone was diagnosed with the illness, but you should not identify which employee is sick, even if employees ask so they can gauge their own risk. Medical information, such as a diagnosis, must be kept confidential. It’s okay…
Read MoreSummer Grilling Safety Tips
There’s nothing like outdoor grilling. It’s one of the most popular ways to cook food. But, a grill placed too close to anything that can burn is a fire hazard. They can be very hot, causing burn injuries. Follow these simple tips and you will be on the way to safe grilling. Safety Tips: Propane…
Read More2020 Agent of the Year: Ron Von Haden, CIC
We in the PIA family have had a few months to come to terms with the loss of a great leader. “Mr. PIA,” Ron Von Haden passed away on March 5th, 2020. In a fitting tribute to Ron, the 1752 Club of Wisconsin has named him PIA of Wisconsin’s Agent of the Year for 2020. …
Read MoreHonoring Those Who Served
The PIAW and The 1752 Club Thank Joe Cordova Featured Veteran in the Industry: Joe Cordova, Cordova Insurance – Merrill, WI What does it mean to be a veteran? More specifically a combat veteran. Most hear the word veteran and you likely will think of the friendly yet crusty old guy that sells poppies once…
Read MoreDriving Down Losses with Smart Devices
Driver-Assistance and Fleet-Tracking Technology Can Potentially Lower Premiums and Save Lives. What if technology could help drivers and fleet managers see beyond just the road ahead? A new suite of smart devices is doing just that by helping drivers stay safe and allowing fleet managers access to real-time analytics. The result is fewer accidents and…
Read MoreStatewide Shutdown Overruled; Businesses Start to Reopen
Dear PIA of Wisconsin Members, You have likely seen the news that the Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled against the extension of the state shutdown order by the state Health Department. This means that businesses in much of the state may reopen. However, some cities and counties have local health orders in place, similar to…
Read MoreHonoring Those Who Served
The PIAW and The 1752 Club Thank Mike Moore Featured Veteran in the Industry: Mike Moore, M3 Insurance, Madison, WI Written by Josh Timm, The Hartford Financial Services Group Mike Moore’s interest in the military started as a young boy. The path to serve started with the ROTC program at the University of Wisconsin –…
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