As the world faces coronavirus (COVID-19) and takes steps to mitigate its negative impact, here at Brand’s Paycheck we are keenly aware of how important a reliable paycheck is during these temporarily uncertain times.

We are here to help. We are closely monitoring guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the WHO and local authorities, to assure that we have been preparing our contingency plans to provide uninterrupted service. In particular, we are focused on anticipating client needs in evolving work environments.

Continuous Payroll & HR Services

Should the need arise, we have alternatives for our team to continue supporting your payroll and HR remotely in secure environments. This includes payroll entry, preparing checks, banking, tax payments, customer service and the many other services we provide. At this time, Brand’s continues to be in full operation at our offices.

Payroll Distribution

If you are already using Paperless Payroll and/or Direct Deposit as recommended, you are not likely to be affected because there is no shipping required. To set these up for your company now, submit a request.

• For Paperless Payroll, make sure to order enough blank check paper to have in stock.
• For Direct Deposit, enable the new, free Brand’s Employee Self Service (ESS) so you don’t need to physically distribute the direct deposit stubs. (Even if direct deposit is not set up for an employee, we recommend that you enable Brand’s ESS to allow employees to view and manage their own payroll.)

Self Service Tools

We strongly recommend that you take full advantage of all our available resources for self-service and 24/7 access:

• Brand’s PayDeck is our new online experience to give you more control over your payroll and workforce. Use it to view payroll information at a glance, access reports, manage your regular payrolls and more.
• Brand’s Help Desk is filled with self-help guides to walk you through many of your payroll needs.

Web & Mobile Clock Punching

If you track employee attendance with punch clocks, you may consider temporarily allowing web clock and/or mobile app punching for two reasons:

1. In an effort to prevent the spread of disease, more and more employers are encouraging their workers not to use fingerprint punching.
2. Employees may not be physically present if transportation becomes limited, if they are in quarantine, or offices are closed.

The web clock and the mobile app give employees the option to clock in via their own mobile phone or computer. To set it up, see Enable Web & Mobile Clock for Employees. Note: Remember to disable this capability when the threat passes. Employees will be able to log in from anywhere until the option is switched off.

We’ll Keep You Updated

As the situation progresses, we will continue to monitor all related health guidelines. For updates and information to protect yourself and your family, please refer to the CDC website. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out at 718.625.1800 or cs@brandspaycheck.com. We’ll be happy to help.

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