The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic raises many employee benefit and compensation considerations for employers. We examine key issues relating to COVID-19 and provide suggested strategies for employers to prepare for these issues.

"The undersigned organizations employ millions of individuals who are faced with this crisis and are doing their best to manage their personal and professional lives in the face of uncertain times. Many companies have instituted mandatory work-from-home measures to limit community," reads a letter from companies and trade organizations to California Attorney General Xavier Becerra.

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, although initially skeptical, is now more willing to do it.