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8 Things Every Employer Should Know About Statutory Paid Family and Medical Leave

AssuredPartners

The federal Family Medical Leave Act turns 30 this year. Fifteen jurisdictions now have paid disability/medical leave, family leave, or both, either paying benefits or in implementation — up from just 6 in 2019. More states are likely to pass a PFML law in 2023.

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Employment law changes to watch in 2021

Insperity

The new calendar year always rings in some employment law changes, and 2021 is no different. This year, many states have enacted changes in employee leave policies; ended or extended some temporary exemptions put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic; and taken steps to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

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The future of FMLA points to paid leave

Business Management Daily

The future of the Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) is taking shape before our eyes. In passing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Congress authorized limited paid leave for the rest of 2020. In all likelihood, some form of paid FMLA leave will survive the pandemic.

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Paid Leave Can Contribute to an Employer’s Bottom Line

AssuredPartners

{"ops":[{"insert":"The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), P.L. 115-97, signed into law at the end of December 2017 created a Federal Tax Credit for employers that provide paid family and medical leave to their employees in 2018 and 2019. The Credit for employers may total between 12.5%

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New employment laws to watch in 2020

Insperity

Every new year brings new employment laws, and 2020 is no different. There are some big changes employers need to know about at the federal, state and local levels. There’s more to the white-collar exemption than minimum pay , but the minimum salary change is what employers must know to be compliant as of Jan.

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Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) is law in Massachusetts. What will be the impact on business?

Genesis HR Solutions

have adopted paid leave statutes. When Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed the Paid Family & Medical Leave Act (PFML) in June, the Bay State became the sixth. What does this mean for business owners and their employers? Care for a seriously ill or injured family member.

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What You Need to Know about the CT PFMLA

Health Consultants Group

The Connecticut legislature passed the Connecticut Paid Family Medical Leave Act on June 25, 2019. When the PFMLA is fully implemented, it will pay income replacement benefits to your employees when they take time off work to care for themselves or family members. Participating Employers.