Provide Tax-Free Benefits in the Form of Disaster Relief Payments
When the President declared COVID-19 a national emergency, it was afforded disaster relief status with the Internal Revenue Code. This status generally allows for payment to employees for costs incurred in coping… Continue On +
An Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19 – What Needs to Happen Next?
Your office is open again and things are running smoothly, and then you get the news: an employee suspects they have COVID-19. What is next? The employee that suspects they have COVID-19… Continue On +
Families First Coronavirus Response Act:
Now that offices are starting to open, we wanted to provide additional guidance on the Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). In a prior blog, we referenced employers with under 50 employees… Continue On +
If you are looking for PPE, Please see below email blast that was just sent out by Green Sail Transitions
PPE ORDERS AVAILABLE Green Sail Transitions Good morning, The PPE small order site is now available. You will find the link below. This e-commerce add-on to Handshake’s… Continue On +
Common Questions for Practices That Are Reopening
The good news is that Oregon dental practices can reopen on May 1 and their Washington colleagues after May 18th. We know you are eager to see patients and to take a… Continue On +
SBA Application Process Has Been Defined
As promised the SBA has released the final calculation and application for the Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) 7(a) Loan. This morning banks are doing their best to be ready for processing, but… Continue On +
New Federal Emergency Family and Medical Leave & Emergency Paid Sick Leave
On March 18, 2020, a new law was passed for workers impacted by COVID-19. The law is called Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and it goes into effect in 15 days. All… Continue On +
What You Need to Know When the COVID-19 Crisis Impacts Your Practice
We understand the concerns you have for the health of your family, team members, patients, and community with the COVID-19 crisis. We also understand your worries about how a slowdown or shutdown… Continue On +
Hire the Right Fit Instead of Hiring to Fill a Position
There is a significant difference between hiring the right fit for your practice and hiring to fill a position. Joe Kraus, CEO of Lime, summed it up well when he said, “The… Continue On +
Avoid Disclosing Protected Health Information on Social Media
While it may sound like common sense to not disclose protected health information (PHI) on social media, this important HIPAA guideline may be overlooked while responding to online reviews or posting to… Continue On +
Oregon’s Workplace Fairness Act
The Oregon Workplace Fairness Act was signed into law earlier this year and grows out of the #MeToo movement. It is a broad change and covers all employers in Oregon. What do… Continue On +
When Do You Have to Pay Employees for Travel Pay?
There are multiple costs associated with meetings and continuing education involving a dental team. First, there is the total cost for the meeting or educational event, which includes meals and travel expenses… Continue On +