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(March 27, 2020) This week has been full of changes: Shelter in Place Orders, Families First Legislation and passage of the CARES Act. We’ve included all of these in one Easy to Reference Document. The new “Shelter in Place” orders were passed by each County or Municipality. Since the State of Missouri has chosen to…

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has put a major strain on every aspect of daily life around the world, including the United States. As spread of the disease shows no sign of slowing down, there is a steadily increasing concern in the United States regarding the health and wellness of not only our citizens, but the…

March 23, 2020 As we begin our week, we thought it was important to provide you with an update. We realize you are receiving many updates from many sources. Our goal is to provide you with timely, meaningful information, tools and resources. Ollis/Akers/Arney implemented our business contingency plan last week (Monday). We are fully operational,…

Stay Informed It is important to understand that the COVID-19 situation evolves and changes every day. Employers should closely monitor the CDC and WHO websites for the latest and most accurate information on COVID-19. For more information on group health insurance or business wellness programs, contact one of our consultants at Ollis/Akers/Arney Insurance & Business…

On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which goes into effect on April 2, 2020. The new law imposes sweeping new emergency paid leave and expanded family medical leave requirements for employers nationwide. Here is a summary of the key provisions affecting employers: EMERGENCY PAID SICK LEAVE…

Based on the evolving development regarding COVID-19, we have implemented our business contingency plan, our office locations have closed, and we are working remotely. We are open and operationally ready to address questions, handle service issues and write insurance coverage. Our business hours are Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Please feel free…

As concerns about the COVID-19 continue to rise, many employers are left to wondering what they can do to protect their workforce. This Risk Insights will examine what coronavirus is, how it spreads, and what employers can do to protect their workforce. What Is Coronavirus? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), coronavirus is a…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), coronaviruses are common in animal species, and most don’t affect humans. As of now, only seven different coronaviruses are known to infect humans. In their lifetime, most people will be infected with at least one common human coronavirus. What are the symptoms of coronavirus? Common…