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
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.
Update: Policy Payment Notice
A recent Executive Order issued by Governor Cuomo, together with recent amendments to the insurance and banking regulations issued by the New York State Department of Financial Services, extend grace periods and give you other rights under certain property/casualty insurance policies if you are an individual or small business and can demonstrate financial hardship as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) is working directly with state governors to provide targeted, low-interest loans to small businesses and nonprofits that have been severely impacted by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
CARES Act – Small Business Loan Overview
Among other provisions, the CARES Act provides businesses suffering under the debilitating effects of the pandemic with unprecedented access to emergency loans.
5 Tips for Onboarding Employees Remotely During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The onboarding process—which is designed to cultivate a long-term relationship between the employer and the employee while fostering a feeling of belonging and an affirmation of making the right choice—is one that is extremely important for both employers and employees.
Engaging Remote Employees During the Coronavirus Pandemic
For some employees, working from home is business as usual. For others, this may be the first time they’ve telecommuted. This working arrangement may seem exciting at first, but it can lose its luster over time, resulting in disengaged employees. And, when employees aren’t engaged, their productivity and motivation can suffer.
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