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Have some questions about the COVID-19 Vaccine? Check out more information in the video below!

The U.S. Department of Treasury and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced that the beginning Tuesday, Jan. 19, the payment Protection Program (PPP) portal will open for borrowers to apply for loans through all participating lenders. Check out more in the article below!

Check out this article below with 3 Employee Wellness Trends to watch this year!

HR departments are given more and more responsibility each year. This means HR teams must constantly seek ways to innovate and stay on top of trends if they want to compete in the marketplace, especially within the COVID-19 pandemic. With that in mind, check out these five HR trends to watch for in 2021 below!

Congress recently passed an emergency stimulus package designed to deliver approximately $900 billion in COVID-19-related aid. The bill provides funding for unemployment benefits, small businesses, direct economic payments to individuals, vaccine distribution and rental assistance. Check out this article below that provides an overview of what is included within the emergency relief bill.

Happy Holidays and thank you to all of you that donated to our Toy Drive!

We hope you all have a prosperous and wonderful start to your new year!

While avoiding gathering and traveling can help slow the spread of COVID-19, they can have negative effects on your mental health. Check out this video below that outlines coping strategies for this unprecedented holiday season.

As this Holiday season is coming upon us, there is always a chance to help those in need! Especially in a year like this, we need to come together as a community and help as much as we can. Here at KingBenefits, we want to help our local community and donate toys to children who need them the most. We will have a box outside our business office starting at 5120 Avenida Encinas Ste. 100, Carlsbad CA 92008 from 8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday if you want to drop off any toys! If yo...u want to donate, yet may not have the time to drop off a toy, go to https://lnkd.in/dzfA6Ze , a Virtual Toy box, where you can donate toys virtually! We hope you all have a safe and happy holiday season.

We sent out an email before Thanksgiving letting people know we would donate a canned good for every response (business related or not) we got from my Thanksgiving email and we want to thank everyone that replied! The KingBenefits team is donating these cans to our local Food Bank this week and we are planning on doing something around the same in this Holiday season to help those in need. Let's help those who need the most help during these crazy times!

Improving workplace efficiency is about helping employees work smarter, not harder! Check out this article that discusses how HR departments can improve efficiencies through process improvements and technology that can help shift their focus from administrative tasks to high-impact taskslike strategy, employee engagement and change management.

We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!

Even with everything going on right now, with most employees working at home, you can still try to have a fun and safe holiday season! Try out a Virtual Workplace Holiday party with your employees to boost morale and stay connected through the holidays!

The COVID-19 pandemic is not only challenging the way Americans live on a daily basis, but also posing significant economic threats that could have a lasting effect on their financial well-being. Check out this article as it explores the importance of financial well-being and how employers can help employees, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

If your job involves working on a computer and you’ve been logging on from home, you may be racking up even more hours than normal in front of a brightly lit screen. Check out the document below for more information!!

The Departments issued a final rule imposing new transparency requirements on group health plans and insurers in the individual and group markets. Check out the video below for more information!

As the pandemic continues, social distancing doesn’t need to mean social isolation. Check out the video to maintain social connections or reconnect with your network.

The COVID-19 pandemic has upturned everything this year. So, it’s understandable if some employers are a little less prepared for open enrollment at this point. Check out this article below for a few last-minute strategies for maximizing open enrollment for your employees.

As of Jan. 1, 2021, human resources employees and supervisors working for businesses with five or more employees that employ minors will become mandated reporters. Check out the video below for more information!

Want to know more about Telemedicine? Check out this video below for an overview of telemedicine or virtual doctor visits!

On Sept. 22, the DOL announced a proposed rule to clarify how employers should classify their workers as either employees or independent contractors. Check out this video below for more information!

Check out the video below as it offers five strategies for supporting working parents!

On Sept. 8, a federal court vacated the DOL vertical joint employment test after finding it was inconsistent with the FLSA. Check out the video below for more information!

On Aug. 19, 2020, the IRS updated its pay or play FAQs to include adjusted penalty amounts for the 2021 calendar year. Check out the video below for more information!

Check your cabinets and fridges! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is drawing attention to two big national food recalls to prevent salmonella outbreaks. Check out more information below!

Recently, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York issued a decision that blocks a rule on discrimination based on sex stereotypes, gender identity and pregnancy-related conditions under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Check out the video below for more info!