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Disability Leave vs. Disability Insurance: What’s the Difference? | BerniePortal

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When it comes to disability leave and disability insurance, there’s a lot that employers need to know in order to best support their teams. Many people refer to disability benefits, insurance, and leave interchangeably, but the differences are significant when it comes to compliance and benefits administration.

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The importance of disability insurance

Higginbotham

Whatever your plans are, they probably don’t include an unexpected disability. It’s a real risk, and it’s why anyone who depends on a paycheck needs to understand the importance of disability insurance. Why is disability coverage important? The FMLA doesn’t guarantee paid leave. According to the U.S.

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Employee personnel files — what should and shouldn’t be included

Business Management Daily

Included material spans from initial application through leaving the organization. For instance, employers cannot include medical information in an employee’s general personnel file due to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Medical leave of absence requests. Family and Medical Leave Act paperwork. Doctor’s notes.

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FMLA Leave for Baby Bonding

Business Management Daily

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees the ability to take work leave for the birth, foster care placement, or adoption of a child and to bond with the child. FMLA baby bonding leave is a bit different from other forms of FMLA leave in terms of administration. What is FMLA baby bonding leave?

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How Non-Medical and Niche Employee Benefits Promote Productivity

Flimp Communications

But slowly, more companies are realizing they can save money by offering perks like pet insurance and gym memberships. Some common non-medical benefits include, paid family leave, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, commuter benefits programs and wellness programs.

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The pros and cons of term life insurance vs. permanent life insurance

Higginbotham

One of the first and most important responsibilities embraced by every breadwinner is life insurance. Should they lose your support, life insurance will immediately pay your beneficiary the cash value of the life insurance policy, with no taxes owed, providing a lifeline to resolve debts and pay living expenses.

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Simple steps to create an employee handbook

Business Management Daily

Current employees can also benefit from having a quick reference guide when a question or concern arises about sick days, various types of leave, reporting harassment, or office policies. Also consider who to direct staff to with policy questions, leave requests, or workplace safety concerns or accidents.