article thumbnail

A return-to-work process after an extended employee absence

Insperity

By far, a personal health or medical issue, injury or disability are the most common reasons for employees to be absent for prolonged periods. Reduce costs associated with workers’ compensation , disability and medical insurance (if an employee can return to work faster). Overview of the return-to-work process.

article thumbnail

Employee Benefits Guide for 2023: What Employers Need To Know

Vantage Circle

The organization pays specific amounts to cover an employee's medical care. Other types of medical care involve dental checkups, biometric screening, etc. Keeping this in mind, the organization offering to cover their employee's medical insurance is a huge load off of their shoulders.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How to create, implement and enforce a time and attendance policy

Insperity

They tend to prefer open-ended paid time off (PTO) to allow more time to attend to family obligations, enjoy more travel opportunities and even engage in volunteer activities – with the caveat that as long as work gets done, it’s OK. This is crucial for defending yourself in the event of accusations of unfair treatment.

article thumbnail

The Potential Regulatory Minefields of Managing Employee Leave

Corporate Synergies

Due to current and emerging local, state and federal laws, managing employee leave is fraught with issues. Family and medical leave policies are in flux as new state and local laws are enacted and employers are starting to offer both paid and unpaid options to their employees. As Seen In. 1 Washington, D.C.,

article thumbnail

COVID-19 pandemic: How to prepare your business

Insperity

Adapt your sick leave and other attendance policies. If someone is sick, encourage them to stay home. This choice is as much about encouraging people to play it safe when sick by staying home as it is about being supportive of the local medical community. Travel and events.

article thumbnail

How to choose the best FMLA calendar year for your business

Business Management Daily

For HR, one of the most difficult FMLA challenges is figuring out exactly how much FMLA leave workers can take. Beyond that, there’s the confusion over last year’s pandemic paid leave laws and the most recent extension. Beyond that, there’s the confusion over last year’s pandemic paid leave laws and the most recent extension.

article thumbnail

The Juggling Act of the COVID Circus

HR Digest

This article is a guide for Employers on the application of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FCCRA”) as related to managing work and leave options for Employees who have children at home who would ordinarily be in school or in daycare. Emergency Family and Medical Leave for Virtual School.