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Impact of Coronavirus on Mobility

Worldwide ERC® has been very busy over the last few weeks in supporting the Talent Mobility industry through these difficult times around COVID-19.  These included:

  • Letters sent to congressional leaders requesting the inclusion in the latest economic stimulus package of four provisions to help Worldwide ERC® members address the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) of which 2 of them were included in the current stimulus package.
  • Analyzing information in the stimulus packages and how individuals and companies in the industry can best use these.
  • Working with industry leaders to identify continued needs.
  • Virtual Summits to address the pandemic from a corporate, medical, security and immigration perspective and more!.

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Worldwide ERC® Releases its Workforce Mobility Safety Framework

Worldwide ERC® Releases its Workforce Mobility Safety Framework as a part of the Safely Back to Work Initiative. Our Framework elevates top industry resources to help your organization plan for recovery now and that will assist your business in safety and success ahead.

Learn More

Share Your Actions

How are you handling your current international assignments and domestic transfers in these uncertain times? Worldwide ERC® has created a new short survey “Mobility Management Tactics in the Age of Coronavirus” focused on tactical mobility responses to the coronavirus pandemic.

Take the Survey

Learn what others are doing

Find the results of our Coronavirus pulse survey to understand immediate actions taken by corporate HR practitioners to manage employee safety and wellness.

Survey Results

Have a Voice

Join us in asking the U.S. Congress for what the workforce mobility profession needs in the next stimulus package. Share our latest Worldwide ERC® letter with your representatives in the House and Senate today!

Reach out to Worldwide ERC® Vice President of Government Affairs Rebecca Peters to let us know additional efforts we can take to support the industry. rpeters@worldwideerc.org

Contact your Representative

Learn More about CARES 2020

Learn more about changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), such as the PPP Flexibility Act and the extended application window for small businesses.

What's Available

Monthly Town Hall

Worldwide ERC® Townhall – July 2020

28 JULY 2020 9 AM ET

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Coronavirus News

How Indian Executives and HR Responded to COVID-19

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Jul 20

Countries Around the World Weigh Reopening Options

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Jun 20

ICE Extends Interim Form 1-9 Compliance Policy

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U.S. Passport Agencies Begin Strategic Reopening

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Jun 20

USCIS Plans to Resume Premium Processing Services

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Governments Around the World Respond to COVID-19 Economic Impact

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Jun 20

USCIS Plans to Reopen Facilities Safely

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Jun 20

U.S. Extends Travel Restrictions to Brazil

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COVID-19 Induced Telecommuting May Have Tax Implications

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May 20

House Introduces Bill Proposing Changes to PPP

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May 20

Worldwide ERC® Sends Trump Letter on Nonimmigrant Visas

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May 20

House Democrats Propose Massive New COVID-19 Relief Package

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May 20

U.K. and U.S. COVID-19 Restrictions Update

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May 20

Cultivating Company Culture during COVID-19

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Steps for Businesses Planning a Return to Work

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May 20

Government Affairs Forums Address COVID-19 Mobility Impact

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May 20

Focus on Employees’ Wellbeing and Flexibility Needs During COVID-19

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May 20

U.S. IRS Says Expenses Paid From Forgiven Paycheck Protection Program Loans Are Not Deductible

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May 20

GSA COVID-19 Guidelines for Federal Employee Relocations

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Apr 20

Congress Allocates More Paycheck Protection Program Funding

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Apr 20

President Trump Issues Proclamation Temporarily Suspending Immigrant Visas

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Apr 20

U.S. Internal Revenue Service Provides Travel Disruption Relief

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Apr 20

President Trump Tweets Intent to Temporarily Suspend Immigration

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Apr 20

Worldwide ERC® Advocates on Paycheck Protection Program

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Apr 20

U.S. DoD Extends Travel Restrictions through 30 June

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Apr 20

U.S. IRS Extends All Tax Deadlines Until 15 July 2020

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Apr 20

Singapore Business and Employee Incentives during COVID-19

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Apr 20

OPM Issues COVID-19 Relocation Incentive Waiver Notice

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Apr 20

Worldwide ERC® Summarizes Key Aspects of the CARES Act Impacting Mobility

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Apr 20

Employers Can Make Tax-Free Disaster Relief Payments to Employees

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Apr 20

Congress Passes $2 Trillion Economic Stimulus Package

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Mar 20

Mobile Employees May Be Affected by Relief Checks Calculation

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Mar 20

U.S. Travel Guidance Update

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Mar 20

U.S. Tax Filing Deadline Extended to July 15

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Mar 20

Worldwide ERC® Requests Financial Assistance for Mobility Industry

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Mar 20

Paid Sick and Family Leave Mandated Due to COVID-19

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Mar 20

U.S. Tax Payments Delayed for 90 Days

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Mar 20

U.S., Canada and Europe Coronavirus Response Developments

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Mar 20

U.S. Suspends Travel from 26 European Countries

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Mar 20

The WHO Declares Coronavirus a Pandemic

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Mar 20

Italy Places Coronavirus Restrictions on Entire Country

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Mar 20

Israel Taking Extraordinary Steps to Mitigate Coronavirus

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Feb 20

Coronavirus: Countries’ Containment Efforts Affect Employers

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Feb 20

Global Talent Mobility Impacted by Coronavirus Related Travel Restrictions

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Feb 20

Steps to Health and Safety for Employees During the Coronavirus

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Industry Resources

Randstad Safely Back to Work Aids

Randstad has created comprehensive material to address getting safely back to work under the “new normal” after COVID-19. They have resources for employers and job seekers, as well as the HR services industry recommendations on how to get safely back to work.

Deloitte Digital Travel Map

Reliable, up-to-date information on travel restrictions, quarantine and immigration in relation to COVID-19. Digital map that companies can use to manage their employees’ global mobility and business travel over the coming months.

Benivo Remobilization Checklist

Twelve categories of checkpoints for HR teams preparing to remobilize after the COVID-19 lockdowns.

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