Large employers are holding off on making plans to bring their staff back to the workplace, according to a recent member survey from the Pacific Business Group on Health.
Coronavirus infections have been steadily declining in the U.S. since late July. But thanks to a nationwide increase that began in mid-June, 57% of companies said they were put return-to-work plans on hold until circumstances change. The other 43% said they are continuing to plan for bringing employees back to the worksite, with multiple enhanced safety measures in place.
PBGH represents 41 public and private organizations across the U.S that together spend $100 billion annually purchasing health care services. The largest 15 employers in the group collectively provide health benefits to roughly four million employees and their dependents.
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Dan Packel
Dan Packel is an editor on the Business of Law desk at ALM. He writes a weekly briefing for Law.com, "The Law Firm Disrupted," on change and innovation in the legal marketplace. He is based in Philadelphia. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter at @packeld
