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Exploring Medical Leave Laws in America: What You Need to Know

HR Digest

In the United States, taking a leave of absence can be complicated, especially when it comes to medical emergencies or other personal reasons. Unlike in some other countries where paid leave is the norm, U.S. This can be frustrating for those dealing with a medical emergency, whether for themselves or a close family member.

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Handling Health Insurance for Remote Workers

InterWest Insurance Services

This newfound freedom for American workers has allowed many of them to leave the cities they were living in for small towns or even more remote areas around the country. Employers will typically purchase group health insurance with networks that are mainly local or regional. million (or 17.9% Census Bureau.

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Who should not have access to employee medical records?

Business Management Daily

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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Who should not have access to employee medical records?

Business Management Daily

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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HR Rules and Regulations: A Guide to Compliance

HR Digest

It is essential for HR professionals to understand the various laws that safeguard protected classes of individuals, including the following: Age Discrimination in Employment Act: This law protects individuals aged 40 and above from age-based employment discrimination.

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Don’t forget about HIPPA and medical privacy during pandemic

Business Management Daily

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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Employee Benefits: A Key Part of Job Compensation

Money Talk

total benefits package) ¨ enhance workers’ financial security and health (e.g., health insurance) ¨ improve employee morale (e.g., 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.,