Pacific Federal, LLC

How COVID-19 May Change America’s Health Care Industry In the U.S. alone, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused nearly 200,000 deaths, claimed more than 44 million jobs and introduced uncertainty about the future of the health care industry. How do experts predict COVID-19 could permanently reshape employee benefits? Learn more at:... http://blog.pacfed.com/how-covid-19-may-change-americas-he/ See more

What Employers Can Learn from Google’s Remote Work Policy Are you debating whether or not to bring employees back to the office amid the COVID-19 pandemic? Google recently announced it would extend its remote work policy through summer 2021. Here’s some advice from the search-engine giant on how to protect employee well-being and productivity during this challenging time. Learn more at:... http://blog.pacfed.com/what-employers-can-learn-from-googl/ See more

How to Properly Wear a Face Mask As businesses reopen, millions of Americans will be wearing masks in the workplace to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Wearing a mask is only effective if it covers both your nose and your mouth. Here are some important mask-wearing dos and don’ts from Johns Hopkins Medicine. Learn more at:... http://blog.pacfed.com/how-to-properly-wear-a-face-mask/ See more

Are Group Health Insurance Plans Required to Cover All COVID-19 Tests? New guidance addresses frequently asked questions regarding implementation of regulations requiring group health plans and insurers of health coverage to cover diagnostic testing for COVID-19 at no cost. Learn more at:... http://blog.pacfed.com/are-group-health-insurance-plans-re/ See more

Can Employees Qualify for Childcare Leave Over Summer? The Families First Coronavirus Response Act was enacted on April 1, 2020 to help employees navigate through the growing health and economic crises caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Now that the school year has ended, what help is available to employees who find themselves without childcare following the closure of a summer camp, enrichment program or other place of care due to COVID-19 related reasons? Learn more at:... http://blog.pacfed.com/can-employees-qualify-for-childcare/ #COVID19 #FFCRA #childcarecrisis

The San Fernando Valley Business Journal recognized PacFed president, Jim Garrison, in their recent Valley 200 edition. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/2EsQK5w https://bit.ly/30Y6gOi

PacFed at Work PacFed is grateful for #teamsters986 essential employee Lleana Guerrero, our vice president of Member Services who has 21 years of loyal service. Lleana has risen to positions of greater responsibility during her tenure at PacFed, advancing from receptionist to a member of our leadership team. Currently responsible for all Member Services representatives, she ensures the smooth operation of her department and that all members’ needs are met. Lleana speaks fluent Spanish and is the mother of two sons and one daughter. Born and raised in Southern California, she loves crafts, cooking and baking! #PacificFederal #EssentialWorkers #PacFedStrong #FrontLineHeroes #Teamsters #COVID19 #UnionStrong

How to Make Working from Home Work for You As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people are working from home for an extended period of time. Here are some tips on how to stay productive and positive during this challenging time. Learn more at:... http://blog.pacfed.com/how-to-make-working-from-home-work-/ See more

Supreme Court Rules Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Workers Are Protected From Discrimination The Supreme Court ruling that a landmark civil rights law prohibits employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and transgender status will provide an estimated 8.1 million LGBTQ Americans additional workplace protections. Learn more at:... http://blog.pacfed.com/supreme-court-rules-gay-lesbian-and/ #LGBTQ #WorkersRights #WorkplacePolicies

PacFed at Work A huge PacFed thanks to frontline Teamsters Local 986 employee Jacque Castro, our receptionist who greets each customer and directs incoming callers to the appropriate department. Jacque worked two years as a part-time file clerk before promoting to her current full-time position in 2017. Born and raised in SoCal, she speaks fluent Spanish and also assists with Member Service tasks. Jacque loves nature, dancing and creating art. She has a special interest in gardening and growing her own culinary herbs, and offers services for guided meditations and breathwork. #PacificFederal #EssentialWorkers #PacFedStrong #FrontLineHeroes #Teamsters #COVID19 #UnionStrong

PacFed at Work PacFed is grateful for Teamsters Local 986 essential employees like Joanna Hurtado, a Member Service representative with five years of loyal service. Joanna handles employer and employee requests regarding enrollment at our outstanding Member Service call center. Prior to joining our PacFed team, she served as an enrollment specialist for Covered California. She is a SoCal native who speaks fluent Spanish and has two sons. Joanna loves Latino food, as well as arts and crafts! #PacificFederal #EssentialWorkers #PacFedStrong #FrontLineHeroes #Teamsters #COVID19 #UnionStrong

The Pros and Cons of Pet-Friendly Perks Should your workplace become pet-friendly when employees return to the office? Here are some important considerations about making four-legged friends part of the team! Learn more at:... http://blog.pacfed.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-pet-friendly-p/

PacFed at Work PacFed salutes Teamsters Local 986 essential employee Debbie Mendez, a premium billing specialist who assists employer groups with the processing of premium payments and billing adjustments. Prior to joining PacFed in 2014, she held extensive trust fund experience. Born in Texas and raised in SoCal, Debbie speaks fluent Spanish and has two sons and three grandchildren. When she’s not working at the front line, she loves listening to music! #PacificFederal #EssentialWorkers #PacFedStrong #FrontLineHeroes #Teamsters #COVID19 #UnionStrong