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Emergency pandemic law provides paid leave

Business Management Daily

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. Emergency paid sick leave. Employees who are telecommuting do not qualify for paid sick leave.

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Coronavirus-Related Paid Leave for Workers and Tax Credits for Small & Midsize Businesses

AssuredPartners

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Paid Family Leave by State Number Increasing in U.S.

HR Digest

Without paid family leave, many Americans, when faced with a significant caregiving challenge whether because of the birth or adoption of a child; the need to care for a young child or elderly relative, or in some instances both; or their own medical illness or disability find themselves in an untenable situation.

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The future of FMLA points to paid leave

Business Management Daily

The future of the Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) is taking shape before our eyes. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to keep sick workers out of the workplace. In passing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Congress authorized limited paid leave for the rest of 2020.

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New Federal Law Mandates Paid Sick Leave & Enhanced Unemployment for Workers Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic

AssuredPartners

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New CDC guidelines affect return to work plans

Business Management Daily

The guidance states that employees who have shown symptoms whether they have tested positive or not can return to work if: at least 10 days have passed from the onset of symptoms; at least 24 hours have passed without a fever with the employee not using any fever reducing medications; and. Leave may be taken in blocks or intermittently.

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Sick Leave in Massachusetts: What You Should Know

Genesis HR Solutions

Whether you’re getting questions from your own employees or just aren’t sure how Massachusetts paid sick leave policy works, this article will walk you through the laws and help you understand your compliance requirements. What is Massachusetts’ paid sick leave policy? Interested in learning more?