Business Management Daily

AUGUST 16, 2021

Most employment contracts have an at-will clause meaning you can terminate a position at any time for any legal reason. However, one situation that often comes with a cloud of confusion is whether an employee can be terminated while on medical leave. But that doesn’t mean you can’t fire an employee because they’re on leave.

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Money Talk

AUGUST 18, 2022

Paid Sick Leave- With this benefit, workers are paid but allowed to stay home when they, or sometimes a family member, are sick. Leave may be uniform for all employees (e.g., Some employers allow workers to accumulate sick leave. Paid Personal Days - This is a third type of fully taxable paid leave.

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Business Management Daily

MARCH 20, 2020

Employees affected by the coronavirus pandemic will be eligible for paid sick leave and many will be able to take paid FMLA leave under legislation signed into law March 18. Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, many employers will be required to provide up to 80 hours of paid sick leave to some workers.

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 10, 2020

Employment lawyer Nancy Delogu answers readers’ recent questions about operating their business during the pandemic, including paid sick leave, return to work anxiety and downsizing. Confused about paid sick leave during this time – help! Q: “We are a senior living company with more than 500 employees.

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AssuredPartners

MARCH 23, 2020

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Business Management Daily

JULY 13, 2023

Even if your business does not offer parental leave, you are likely still required to provide time off for pregnant employees and new parents under the Family and Medical Leave Act. What is FMLA pregnancy leave? Pregnancy can count as a serious health condition for FMLA leave purposes.

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Business Management Daily

JULY 7, 2021

After an employee takes FMLA leave , they’re entitled to return to their prior position or an equivalent one. Such discrepancies could lead employees to file lawsuits or complaints with the DOL that their rights have been violated, so it’s best to fully understand the process before an employee is set to return from FMLA leave.

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UpstartHR

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Can an employee be docked on a yearly/scored performance evaluation for using their paid sick leave benefit for legitimate medical appointments? The Purpose of Employer Paid Leave. It’s worth noting that we’ve covered points on this spectrum of using paid leave a number of times in the past.

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 20, 2022

Is there such a thing as pregnancy disability leave ? The nature of the person’s work, her individual employer, and the state in which she lives all influence what ends up happening. Reasonable accommodations may enable employment to continue. Pregnancy disability leave. Accommodation as a first step.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Employees and Employers are in unprecedented times where they are having to juggle work and virtual school. This article does not cover other qualifying factors for Employee leave under the FCCRA. Emergency Family and Medical Leave for Virtual School. Some schools have remained open, with restrictions. 29 U.S.C.A.

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Business Management Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2020

There are new COVID legal considerations for employers as the pandemic rages on. With cases rising and hospitals filling, employers should expect both legislation and agency orders aimed at slowing the spread. It’s looking more and more likely that Congress will temporarily extend the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).

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Business Management Daily

MARCH 13, 2020

6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act very soon. Stay tuned: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act is intended to be the first tranche of relief to help employees and employers deal with the work-related impacts of the coronavirus outbreak and the COVID-19 illness the virus causes.

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Insperity

APRIL 7, 2020

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) is part of the federal government’s effort to minimize the economic impact felt by American families dealing with the COVID-19 global pandemic. Together with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, also enacted by the U.S.

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Insperity

JANUARY 9, 2020

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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AssuredPartners

DECEMBER 12, 2018

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Business Management Daily

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

New laws and court rulings have changed the already complicated Human Resource landscape for California employers. Recent legislation signed into law by Governor Newsom has only further muddied the waters for employers trying to stay in compliance. Smaller employers — those with 25 or fewer employees — now must pay $14 per hour.

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Best Money Moves

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Finances consistently rank as a top stressor for employees, but many employers remain unaware of the impacts of long-term financial stress. Accessible paid leave. In 2021, the White House introduced the American Families Plan, which includes a comprehensive parental, medical and family leave program.

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Business Management Daily

MAY 19, 2021

Even if an employee has a family member who suffers from mental health issues, they may be eligible for taking FMLA to help them deal with their issues. After the 12 week period of leave has been taken, the employer is obligated to give the employee the same or equal position at their job. You’re in the right place.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 5, 2023

The Carer’s Leave Act will provide employees caring for a dependent with a long-term care need with one week of flexible unpaid leave a year. In May 2023, the Carer’s Leave Act received Royal Assent. per week, is usually paid every four weeks and can help those who may be struggling to support a loved one.

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 4, 2021

FMLA certification is a key factor in ensuring employees don’t abuse FMLA leave. Fortunately, there are simple steps that employers can follow to ensure that the FMLA certification process runs smoothly. The Family And Medical Leave Act is an employment law passed by the U.S. What is FMLA ?

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

People are living longer with more access to medical care and innovations and progress in medicine. What can employers do to see that this workforce is given maximum benefits to enact the dual role efficiently and comfortably? Women are typically thought of as the caregivers in society, but men now constitute 40% of family caregivers.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

The Family and Medical Leave Act came out with certain new provisions under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) for virus-related illnesses. The FMLA covers all employers with 50 or more employees who work for 20 or more workweeks. . Employers should be covered.

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Business Management Daily

MAY 26, 2021

Before the pandemic struck, employers already had to retain a long list of records. Then Congress passed a series of laws designed to protect employees, provide limited paid leave, and help employers pay workers. The Families First Coronavirus Relief Act. The Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA).

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Business Management Daily

JANUARY 27, 2021

In addition to disrupting how and where employees work, COVID has created a minefield of potential employer lawsuit liability. Employees may file COVID-related lawsuits under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ), or Workers Compensation (WC).

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Genesis HR Solutions

OCTOBER 18, 2018

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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Health Consultants Group

MAY 1, 2021

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. Connecticut Family Violence Leave Act.

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Business Management Daily

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The change may seem minor, but it will have a large impact on employer’s reopening plans. Employers should incorporate this latest guidance into their reopening plans. For employers, the “close contact” definition comes into play when tracing contacts in the workplace. All employers with fewer than 500 employees are covered.

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Business Management Daily

APRIL 23, 2021

With constantly changing rules and regulations, managing paid time off has never been more difficult. It can be hard to know exactly when workers can tap into their bank of paid or unpaid leave. Or perhaps unpaid FMLA leave. What about paid FMLA ? Maybe unpaid ADA leave? Review your local paid time off laws.

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Business Management Daily

APRIL 1, 2021

The Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) has been in the news quite a bit recently due to its close ties to ongoing COVID relief. Despite this, ignorance is not a sound legal defense and employers need to stay up to date on current rulings. Paid time off and Emergency FMLA leave.

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Genesis HR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Paternity leave in Massachusetts is a hot topic of discussion right now. At Genesis HR, we’ve seen more inquiries about paternity (and parental) leave in the last several months than we have in all the years before it combined! The Emergence Of Paternity Leave. What is “standard” paternity leave? Click To Tweet.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The Carer’s Leave Bill, which grants ‘unpaid carers’ a week of unpaid leave has been approved and backed by the Government. According to The Carers Trust, an unpaid carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support.

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Business Management Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Businesses denying employees leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) have found themselves under the Department of Labor’s (DOL) ire. Because of the generally low dollar amounts in question, attorneys have not been quick to take up the cases of employees who claim they were illegally denied FFCRA leave.

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Vantage Circle

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

When chosen and implemented thoughtfully, employee perks act as a talent magnet. Employee perks are the enticing extras employers offer their staff, going beyond the regular paycheck to make the workplace more inviting and fulfilling. And what are HR’s going to gain from it? Create a harmonious and highly productive workplace.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 11, 2020

Employers give paid paternal leave in almost all high-income nations. It includes leaves given to expectant fathers, mothers, and leaves for adoption. Traditionally, all firms are required by international labor laws to give at least 12 weeks of paid leave to women employees who are entering motherhood.

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Business Management Daily

JULY 21, 2021

It’s either when an employer or manager punishes an employee for taking time off of work or tries to interfere with an employee’s FMLA rights. We cover everything you need to know about FMLA retaliation for employers and employees. How to correctly handle employees who take FMLA leave. Sick leave/medical needs.

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Higginbotham

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This disclosure requirement applies when an employer-sponsored group health plan provides prescription drug coverage to individuals who are eligible for coverage under Medicare Part D. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule implementing a tougher analysis for worker classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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Business Management Daily

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

If they do, there will be a 50-50 split Senate where vice-president-elect Kamala Harris would act as the tie-breaking vote. If this happens, employers should expect an avalanche of legislative initiatives offering more worker protections. Elections, as they say, have consequences. Second, a total overhaul of leadership at the U.S.

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