To do this, we will be making a few changes that will help us check in with our clients more consistently, while keeping you and our team members safe. Here are some of the things we are doing:
- We have ensured that there will be no disruption in our service to you. All of our employees are fully equipped to work remotely. Our IT infrastructure is backed up and secured.
- We'll be prohibiting any visitors from entering our offices until further notice. This measure protects any employees that will be onsite.
- All of our phone lines will work as you are used to. We ask you to please leave a message to ensure all calls are returned.
Thank you for your understanding as we take these precautionary steps. If you have any concerns, please reach out to your SCS Account Executive. Additionally, keep checking this page as we will continue to update it.
Helping Our Long Island Families with Island Harvest
We are proud to announce that we have partnered with Island Harvest to collect donations in support of the Long Island community, with our mission of “families helping families” in mind. With just a $25 donation, meals for 3 to 4 days can be supplied to children, seniors, veterans, and families across Long Island! We invite you to join us in donating whatever you can, our community needs our help now more than ever.
Updates & Resources
Construction Risk Advisor: May 2020
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative that every precaution is taken to prevent the spread of the disease. At the workplace, employees may need to use the equipment and tools that their co-workers have used. As such, it is important to stress the need to properly clean tools and equipment after each use.
Coronavirus Action Plan: Retail Businesses
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has impacted businesses across a variety of industries, forcing them to rethink their daily operations to ensure the safety of their employees and the general public. This is no different for retail operations, where multiple workers may come into contact with innumerable customers visiting the store throughout the workday. In these instances, just one misstep can lead to the quick spread of COVID-19, jeopardizing the well-being of workers.
In the know: Payment Protection Program Loans FAQ
The Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, intends to provide timely additional guidance to address borrower and lender questions concerning the implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program, established by section 1102 of the CARES Act.
Auto Insurance Considerations for Restaurants Offering Delivery
Today, more and more restaurants are offering delivery services to their customers. While this brings convenience to customers and helps restaurants, it also opens up new insurance considerations. Even if delivery drivers have their own auto insurance, restaurant owners can be held liable for accidents that occur while the drivers are working.
Shutting Down Construction Sites for Coronavirus Checklist
As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, many construction firms have had to cease operations to protect the health and safety of their employees and the public.
Risk Insights – Force Majeure and Coronavirus
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic has caused organizations around the world to experience disruptions to their normal course of business. Common problems include mandatory remote work, business closures and quarantines, travel restrictions and breakdowns in the supply chain. The issues caused by the pandemic have raised an important question for many businesses: Does the COVID-19 global pandemic qualify as a “force majeure” event for purposes of their business contracts?
Including Incentive Payments in the Regular Rate of Pay
On March 26, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued three new opinion letters to clarify how employers should account for incentive payments and imputed income in an employee’s regular rate of pay.
FMCSA Issues Temporary Waivers for Expired CDLs, CLPs and Medical Cards
In response to the national emergency brought by the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued temporary license-renewal waivers to help states and commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers assist with relief efforts.
DOL Clarifies Exemptions to Coronavirus Paid Leave Laws
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) that address exemptions to the paid leave requirements under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA requires covered employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19.
Agriculture Risk Advisor – Q2 2020
Equipment and machinery represent some of the largest costs for farm operations. And, following a theft, disaster, accident or other loss, your business could face steep repair and replacement expenses as well as costly disruptions.
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