The Upside Blog

On April 28, 2020, Departments of Labor and Treasury issued deadline relief to help employee benefit plans impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Under this guidance, plan participants are provided additional time to comply with certain deadlines affecting COBRA continuation coverage, special...

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Beginning May 1, 2020, all businesses in the construction industry in the Commonwealth, including those in new construction, renovation, and repair, as well as land subdivision and design-related field activities, are permitted to maintain in-person operations pursuant to the Governor’s and...

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On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act into law. The $2 trillion package provides economic relief to individuals, health care providers, small businesses, and heavily affected sectors of the economy, and is intended to strengthen the...

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We are mindful of the many challenges our small business customers and their employees are experiencing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many are encountering slower sales, reductions in hours, layoffs and more. Each healthcare provider is handling their respective health plans in different...

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In these unprecedented times, we here at Gunn-Mowery understand the questions and concerns our clients have regarding how this pandemic will impact business operations. We are in the same situation. The impact of Covid-19 is apparent throughout the world and the effect this virus is having on...

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COVID-19 is changing rapidly and so is the information regarding how healthcare is responding to the coronavirus. We are monitoring all of the healthcare carriers and we will update this post as we gain knowledge and understanding. The best thing our clients can do is be well informed about the...

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We have received a lot of questions regarding the insurance implications of the Coronavirus and more specifically how it relates to workers compensation and business income losses. Businesses should evaluate whether and how their operations and revenue may be affected by the Coronavirus and closely...

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The World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic, increasing the severity from an "outbreak". This announcement comes as more than 120,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported worldwide, with over 4,000 deaths. In the United States alone, there have been over 1,000...

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What alarms and sensors do you need for your home? Well, the answer is different for everyone. But, whatever your situation, today’s technology has you covered with options including online monitoring and more. Here are some common alarms, including two everyone needs to have, and three many...

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As an employer, you would like to believe that the people who work for your company are all in the best of health, physically, mentally and emotionally. But emergencies can happen to anyone, even those who are otherwise healthy. Being prepared for a health emergency at your workplace can help you...

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