COVID-19 Resources
The Sequoia team is committed to providing guidance, resources, and support to help employers and employees chart their path forward in these uncertain times.
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Check out the latest COVID-19 vaccine resources including state guidance, carrier FAQs and more.
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All Recent Blogs
Check out Sequoia’s recent blog posts intended to help our clients and other people-first companies confidently stay informed during this unprecedented global pandemic.
COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
New York State Releases COVID-19 Quarantine Leave Guidance
COVID-19’s Effects on Management Liability
The Department of Labor Extends its Position that Telemedicine Qualifies for FMLA Leave
Self-Care and Managing Stress During Challenging Societal Events
[Updated] Expansion of State/Local Sick Leave in Response to COVID-19
2021 Retirement Compliance & Regulation Extensions Due to COVID-19
[Updated] COVID-19 Stimulus Package Signed into Law
[UPDATED] What Employers Need to Know About FFCRA Recordkeeping & Posting Requirements
[Updated] Families First Coronavirus Response Act Takes Effect April 1st
COVID Bill Allows Employers to Temporarily Change Certain Healthcare FSA and Dependent Care FSA Rules
[Updated] San Francisco Enacts Public Health Emergency Leave Ordinance
[Updated] Group Health Plans Must Cover COVID-19 Vaccines Without Cost Sharing
Can Employers Require Employees to Obtain the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Prop 22 at a Glance
Michigan Signals Enforcement of COVID-19 Health and Safety Rules
California Approves Cal-OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Standards
Oregon Issues Statewide OSHA Requirements Related to COVID-19
New Jersey Mandates COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols
Policies for Remote Work: Cybersecurity
What You Need to Know About COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation Claims
Cyber Liability in the Time of Covid: Ransomware
Providing Time to Vote in the COVID-19 Era
Webinars & Videos
Check out Sequoia’s latest webinar series and videos for recent webinar sessions.
Return to Work Series
Please join us as we kick off a new webinar series that brings together top business, legal, and medical experts, as well as covering the tools and resources to guide you on the path forward.
The Grove Virtual Conference
Don’t miss The Grove Conference happening Thursday, March 4th, 9am-1pm PT. Join us for a half-day of learning, community, and discovery focused on the best practices of people-first companies.
Insights & Reports
Check out Sequoia’s market-leading, data-rich insights brought to you in an easily-digestible format.
The Future of Work Report
Learn how people-first companies are planning a return to the workplace while responding to evolving health and safety regulations.
Return to Work Playbook
With the Return to Work Playbook, you’ll have a resource to help you safely transition back to a healthy and productive workplace so your company can regain focus on its mission.
Strategies for Working Parents Report
Learn how companies are supporting employees struggling to simultaneously parent, teach, and perform at work during the COVID-19 era.
Managing a Distributed Workforce Report
See how companies are tackling relocation & safety policies, employee engagement, benefits and more to accommodate remote teams.
Lead your business forward
Protect your business and your people in these uncertain times with a strong vision for the path forward.
Vaccines & Testing
A a premier healthcare benefits advisor, Sequoia is committed to helping businesses and their employees get access to the health information and services they need during this critical time.
COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
Stay up to date on the latest pandemic-related guidance in our COVID-19 resource guide, covering everything from accessing vaccines to legal considerations for requiring vaccinations at work.
Nearsite Clinics & Testing
Many health clinics have set up websites that are continuously updated with the best information on where and how to get tested for COVID-19:
One Medical
Crossover Health
Forward
Sutter Health
Carrier Policies
As details surrounding COVID-19 Vaccines and Care continue to change, we recommend that you reference each carrier’s official page for the most up-to-date information:
Telehealth Resources
As co-pays, wait times, and other details surrounding telehealth and tele-behavioral continue to be updated, please visit the direct websites for each of the following resources to learn more about what is available for specific healthcare plans.
Return to Work
As COVID-19 levels rise and fall around the world, businesses are being forced to navigate a complex and rapidly-evolving situation. Putting the focus on the health of your people and your business, Sequoia’s solution ensures a safe transition back to the office, or wherever your workforce will be.
Return to Work & WFH Report
How people-first companies are shaping return to work and work from home policies.
Return to Work Playbook
Guidance and considerations for a safe return to the workplace.
Return to Work Webinar Series
Join us for our ongoing webinar series or view past webinar recordings.
Sequoia Compliance Blog
Navigating compliance and policies during this time can be a confusing and stressful challenge. Check out recent posts from our blog for up-to-date resources from our team.
IRS Issues Mid-Year Election Change Relief & Clarifying Guidance on FSA/DC FSA Changes
Colorado Updates its Wage and Hour Requirements
CDC Recommends Employee Consent for Workplace COVID-19 Testing
New York City Expands its Ban-the-Box Law
HHS Releases 2021 Federal Poverty Levels, which Employers may use to Determine ACA Affordability
IRS Releases PCORI Fee Rate for Plan Years Ending on or After October 1, 2020 and Before October 1, 2021
Final Rules Provide Greater Flexibility for Grandfathered Group Health Plans
New York State Releases COVID-19 Quarantine Leave Guidance
The U.S. Department of Labor Chimes-in on Electronic Posting of Certain Required Notices
Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Program Updates
DOL Issues Final Rule on Independent Contractor Analysis But Its Fate is Uncertain
Ways to Give Back
The following resources offer ways that you can aid in the fight to stop COVID-19, as well as other way to gives back virtually.
Sequoia Coronavirus Response Fund
In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, Sequoia is making a dollar-for-dollar match up to $250K to the Sequoia Coronavirus Response Fund. All donations are tax-deductible. Together, we can make a meaningful positive impact.
Support your local Food Bank
Hunger is a national crisis, especially now, and food banks need your support more than ever as demand soars. Food banks are working tirelessly to help provide healthy meals to millions of people. Find COVID safe ways to volunteer or support them during this time.
WE Charity's groundbreaking Wellbeing Playbook
This resource provides practical tips to curb anxiety, build resilience and support your wellbeing and the wellbeing of others. Check out this valuable resource and share it with your network.
35 Volunteer Jobs You Can Do from Home
Browse our list of 25 volunteer jobs to do from home. You may just find a fun volunteer project and find an easy way to help a good cause.
Give & Take: How to Give Back When Staying Home
There are a number of ways to give back even if you’re limiting social contact or leaving home.
Coronavirus Relief: Keep Kids Learning
DonorsChoose empowers public school teachers from across the country to request much-needed materials and experiences for their students.
Support your people
Come through for your people and their families when they need you most.
At-Home Support
The global work-from-home movement intended to maintain output and efficiency during the COVID-19 pandemic has tested employers and left employees struggling to find a new normal. Sequoia’s Wellbeing team has compiled a useful list of resources to help ease the myriad complications of at-home work.
Working Parents & Caregivers
Productivity Best Practices
During mandated work-from-home periods, here are the best practices for productivity while working at home with a child.
Survival Guide for WFH Parents with Kids at Home
An open-source doc to gather ideas for switching gears into full-time parenting plus full-time working.
Webinars & Workshops
FitPros Workshops
FitPros virtual health and fitness offerings will help keep your employees active, engaged, and educated while working remotely.
Anthem EAP
Through seminars and trainings, Anthem is making it easier to reach out and address health, wellness and work-life balance issues.
Ergonomics & Home Office
Supporting Ergonomics with a Virtual Workforce
For many, transitioning to the home office has not been seamless, especially for those without the proper setup to support their ergonomic needs. Check out these tips from Sequoia’s Wellbeing Director.
Performance-Based Ergonomics
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated shelter-in-place orders, virtual evaluations ensure that your employees can get the ergonomic assistance so vital for their comfort, health, wellness and productivity.
Physera Virtual Physical Therapy
Physical therapists are looking for new ways to help their patients while social distancing. Telehealth physical therapy can salvage patient care as well as help significantly reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Creative Solutions & Strategies
Sequoia’s COVID-19 Survey Insights
Within our most recent COVID-19 Survey of over 630 companies, we dug into how organizations are supporting their employees through creative methods, check out the report and dig into the Employee Support Section for more great ideas!
Best Practices and Return to Work Discussion
LifeLab Learning created a content guide based on a working session with 427 companies; this guide is a working doc to capture up-to-date trends, resources, and open questions as we navigate these uncertain times together.
#CoronavirusHR Community Guide to COVID-19
This is a crowdsourced collection of resources for HR and business leaders to help inform and support Coronavirus response plans, including communications, templates, news, remote work, hiring impact, and resources.
Physical Resources – Coming Soon
Mental Health Resources
During these stressful times, employees are in great need of resources to support their mental health. In order to help minimize wait times for therapy, employers are turning to evalute high quality corporate solutions, low cost solutions, and other forms of meaningful emotional support.
Corporate Solutions
Low-Cost Solutions
Plans & Templates
Financial & 401(k) Resources
All signs indicate the market will see a tremendous amount of volatility in the short term as the market tries to digest the economic impacts of COVID-19. It is important to remember we have seen similar challenges before, and the market has historically recovered.
Corporate Solutions
Low-Cost Solutions
Plans & Templates
Sequoia Retirement & Financial Blog
Check out recent posts from our blog for up-to-date insights from our team.
Understanding Your Fiduciary Responsibilities – ERISA Bonds
2021 Retirement Compliance & Regulation Extensions Due to COVID-19
I Don’t Have an Estate, So Do I Really Need an Estate Plan?
Retirement Benefits Sites Help Employees Meet Their Financial Goals
Financial Preparedness: Learning to Save as a Family
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official views of Sequoia Consulting Group. Articles and resources are based only available data from partners and open source information.
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