April 1, 2020

Updated: COVID-19 Resources

EIA staff has been working diligently to gather resources members may need during this trying time. We have created a special webpage dedicated to resources, links, and other information that you will find valuable. Among those newest items on our COVID-19 webpage are two new Risk Simplified articles on remote work issues (see below); the Alliant Coronavirus Workplace Playbook; and a Coronavirus Employment Practices FAQ's (for both public entities and educational institutions) presented by the Eyres Law Group. 

We understand how valuable your time is, and hope that these resources will aid all our members. If you have questions, there is also a new message board for COVID-19 topics, and staff will be posting to our blog as subjects arise.  

We are in this with you, together.

Property Program Renewal

The Property Program successfully renewed yesterday, March 31, 2020, and evidence of coverage is be available in the My Entity Documents section of the EIA website. Please note, we are showing the 2020/21 period only for purposes of the evidence, however, the primary layer has renewed for a new two-year period (20202/2021 and 2021/2022). Also note, AlliantConnect will be unavailable through Friday, April 3 in order to establish the Total Insured Values (TIV) for binding with the carriers. Please contact Sara Carlisle if you have any questions or need immediate property schedule changes.

Risk Simplified—Another Tool in your Risk Control Toolbox

Risk Simplified is a series of informative documents developed by the EIA’s Risk Control Department and designed to assist our members’ efforts to reduce losses and understand regulatory requirements. Risk Simplified provides guidance on a broad array of risk control topics. Check out these timely new additions: Guidelines for Disinfecting Surfaces During a Viral Outbreak, Remote Worksite Health and Safety Guidelines, and Remote Work Policy Considerations.

Webinar: Best Practices for Successful Telecommuting

Join us April 21st at 9:00 am on EIAtv for Best Practices for Successful Telecommuting presented by Patti Eyres, managing partner of Eyres Law Group, our Labor Law/Employment Practices partner. The webcast will cover: accommodation plans, telework agreements, policy specifics, and strategies for managing a remote workforce. We will provide relevant, realistic, and reality-based information to inform your agency’s decisions on how to enhance what you are doing effectively and correct problems rapidly as they develop. The focus will be on best practices to assure legal and regulatory compliance, safety and security. If you can’t make it at the time, this webcast will be available on demand through EIAtv following the presentation.