Business Management Daily

AUGUST 16, 2021

However, one situation that often comes with a cloud of confusion is whether an employee can be terminated while on medical leave. Medical leave-related termination is a sensitive situation because employees on medical leave receive protection by numerous laws at the federal and state level that you have to consider.

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Patriot Software

MAY 2, 2022

Thanks to the passage of its new Time to Care Act, Maryland is now the tenth state to mandate paid family and medical leave for employees. If you’re a Maryland employer, the Maryland paid family leave program applies to you. You must make payroll changes and provide written notices to your employees.

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HR Digest

APRIL 20, 2024

The United States lacks a federal maternity leave policy , making it the only high-income nation without mandated paid leave for new mothers. While 96 percent of countries provide some form of paid maternity leave, and 81 countries extend this benefit to new fathers, the U.S. State Maternity Leave Laws Across the U.S.

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Business Management Daily

MAY 2, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic brought mandatory vaccinations and medical screenings to many companies, which has caused some controversy regarding the confidentiality of employee medical information. In particular, many want to know who should and who should not have access to their employee medical records.

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Business Management Daily

MAY 2, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic brought mandatory vaccinations and medical screenings to many companies, which has caused some controversy regarding the confidentiality of employee medical information. In particular, many want to know who should and who should not have access to their employee medical records.

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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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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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Workplace Insight

APRIL 8, 2024

Our research and work with companies globally suggest various strategies: Supportive HR policies Implement policies that support employees in terms of sexual reproductive health (SRH), such as maternity and paternity leave, flexible work arrangements for parents, and fertility treatment coverage. Shared parental leave is also a must.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was enacted in 1993, a year when the idea of working a corporate job from a living room was rare. When the law was passed, the FMLA didn’t contemplate a remote workforce. Now, and especially post-pandemic, many companies are embracing a fully remote workforce (e.g.,

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HR Lineup

APRIL 8, 2024

Family and Medical Leave California provides several types of leave protections to employees to address family and medical needs. Privacy Right California is a pioneer in data privacy legislation, and as of 2024, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) remains a significant factor in employment law.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 30, 2023

The [act] will mean that those caring for older family members will be able to tailor their work schedules to accommodate their ever-changing caregiving needs , which will undoubtedly have a positive impact on their wellbeing needs and happiness at work,” he explains.

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HR Digest

JULY 30, 2023

From the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), we’ll break down the essential regulations that can impact your business. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): A Balancing Act The FMLA is like that aunt who always shows up uninvited to family gatherings.

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Business Management Daily

MARCH 20, 2024

Depression and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Collaborating with a depressed employee is not only a caring thing to do, it also may be legally necessary. It provides certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. It also requires that their group health benefits be maintained during the leave.”

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HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2023

Employee leave and absence management can be a complex and challenging process for many organizations. Managing workplace leave and absences can have significant impacts on productivity , staffing, and overall business operations. Why is managing employee leave and absence important?

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 20, 2022

Is there such a thing as pregnancy disability leave ? The Pregnancy Discrimination Act , an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, notes that women affected by pregnancy or related conditions must be treated in the same manner as other applicants or employees who are similar in their ability or inability to work.

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InterWest Insurance Services

APRIL 11, 2023

Department of Labor recently issued new guidance on the federal Family Medical Leave Act that has upended the notion of what qualifies as leave under the statute. The takeaway It’s important to note how many hours of leave a worker is eligible for.

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Business Management Daily

MARCH 27, 2020

Something as simple as colleague calling off for the day or sharing on social media that a family member is sick will set off alarm bells of anxiety. That’s where medical information and privacy rules come into play. The law includes a provision protecting medical information. HIPAA Privacy Rule. What’s covered.

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Business Management Daily

JULY 19, 2023

Employees want to be able to build a fulfilling career while also starting a family and being present for their children. 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.

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HR Digest

MAY 29, 2023

These are some fringe benefits you generally must provide to your employees: Fringe benefits required by law The essential fringe benefits are intended to provide employees with medical care, help them in the event of job loss, and provide them with retirement income to sustain them during retirement.

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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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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. Here are the benefits workers will receive: Workers will receive 12 weeks of paid leave to: Be with a newborn, adopted, or foster child.

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Patriot Software

JULY 21, 2021

Do you know your Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) responsibilities? Now, throw in a holiday. Do you still know how FMLA and holidays work? Here are some popular questions when it comes to FMLA and holidays: Do holidays count toward an employee’s FMLA eligibility?

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Workers' Compensation

APRIL 3, 2024

LAD claims are specifically excluded from the restrictions of the Punitive Damage Acts [PDA]. Given the plaintiff's medical condition, she was also financially vulnerable. Upper management decided to deny the plaintiff's leave requests and ignored the advice of HR personnel. Judge Currier, P.J.A.D., Pritchett , slip op.

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HR Digest

JUNE 1, 2022

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is taking into account employee mental health. More employees are actively seeking leave for mental health treatment. It is still difficult to admit that one needs leave for mental health treatment as people are often exposed to the stigma surrounding mental health issues.

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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. Employers who employ 500 or more employees and fall outside the ambit of the FFCRA are still obliged to grant paid leave under the FMLA.

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Insperity

DECEMBER 1, 2022

It’s easy to say leave your problems at the door, but sometimes common life stressors can affect employees’ personal lives so much that it creeps into their professional life. Make no mistake, balancing everyday issues like competing family schedules, managing commutes or juggling child care can be challenging. Loss of a family member.

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Business Management Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

But issues regarding the circumstances under which you must pay employees and whether you must extend FMLA leave continue to linger. Shots or not, the principal laws controlling pay issues are the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Portal-to-Portal Act, which is an amendment to the FLSA. Leave issues.

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Achievers

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Federal and state mandated benefits include health insurance, worker’s compensation, unemployment insurance, and required leave time for caring for family and/or personal medical purposes. Health insurance, and family and medical leave, are not required for all businesses. population is aging.

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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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Patriot Software

JULY 18, 2022

Employees may get sick, injured, give birth, or need to care for a family member. In any of these situations, there are a couple of different ways your employee can take leave from work. Short-term disability and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) are two options […] READ MORE.

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Business Management Daily

DECEMBER 12, 2023

For example, sick days, time off to take care of a child who needs to stay home sick from school, or bereavement leave for a sudden death in the family. they shouldn’t leave four hours early if the state law and company policy allows for two hours off to vote). Caring for a family member with a serious health condition.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 10, 2022

The reason: According to research from Johns Hopkins University, poorly managed chronic medical conditions cost employers an estimated $198 billion every year. These costs show up in several ways: Direct usage of medical services such as preventable ER visits and hospitalization. Absenteeism. Illness-related presenteeism.

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Griffin Benefits

OCTOBER 5, 2022

While employers pursue various ways to support employees struggling with mental health issues, it’s also important to be aware of and offer appropriate leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Have worked at least 1,250 hours for the covered employer during the 12 months prior to leave.

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Business Management Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

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.

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

But what about the more atypical, lesser-known types of leave you may not be aware of? Employee leaves are typically a coveted part of any company benefits package. Are there leave opportunities you’re not leveraging that could make sense for your business and deliver value for your current and prospective employees?

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Patriot Software

OCTOBER 19, 2022

With so many details and rules, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) can easily puzzle employers. You have to know your employees’ FMLA rights as well as your own. So, what are your employer rights under FMLA? Employer rights under FMLA If you aren’t familiar with the FMLA, here’s a brief recap.

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Patriot Software

APRIL 28, 2021

When an employee comes to you to request time off, you may start asking yourself what kinds of leave you should offer. Or maybe your state has paid sick leave laws you must follow. You may also need to provide Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave […] READ MORE.

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