Benefits Bulletin July 2020 View as Webpage

FEATURED ARTICLE Flu Shots - More Important Than Ever! Are you prepared for the upcoming flu season that will be complicated by the current COVID-19 pandemic? The flu season returns each fall and the best way to protect yourself and your employees is through an annual influenza vaccination. There are many myths about the flu vaccination. As you approach the fall, be armed with facts about the safety and protection the flu vaccination can provide . In addition to arming yourself with facts, Sullivan Benefits clients have access to our own Nan the Nurse who can provide workforce flu shots or help arrange for them through your insurer (note: insurer availability varies based on employer size and location). For more information download our Flu Shots Myths below, reach out to Nan for details on flu shot services, or contact us for employee education and communication materials. We are here to help you keep your workforce safe and healthy! Flu Shots Myths Brought to you by Chrystine Heier, CEBS, LIA, President & Owner

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HR TRENDING Pandemic-related Discrimination Employers have a duty to protect employees from harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Black and Asian Americans are more likely than their white and Hispanic counterparts to say they have been subject to slurs or jokes because of their race or ethnicity during the pandemic, according to Pew Research Center.  Read Full Article Brought to you by Sullivan Benefits & ThinkHR CLIENT RESOURCES Tax Guidance for Employers We know that countless employers have been hit hard by the effects of COVID-19 on their organizations. On July 8, 2020, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service provided guidance for employers on how to report wages they paid to their employees under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) for credit.  View IRS Resources Brought to you by Sullivan Benefits

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