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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 MoreOnly 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 MoreFirst, 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 MoreThere’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 MoreWe 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 MoreThe 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…
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