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Kingsley Napley introduces enhanced time-off for dependents policy

Employee Benefits

The policy goes beyond statutory obligations under The Carers Leave Regulations 2024, which took effect last week. All UK employers must now offer employees one week of unpaid carers’ leave, regardless of length of service. This will be pro-rated for part-time staff.

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Lovewell’s logic: Who is caring for unpaid carers?

Employee Benefits

How many employees in your organisation have unpaid care responsibilities? Between 2010 and 2020, more than 1.9 million people in paid employment became unpaid carers each year, according to Census data. In doing so, employers may find that they open up a wider potential talent pool.

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Competitive Employee Benefits Key During Tepid Economic Recovery

Insperity

For businesses looking to grow and get ahead in the wake of the Great Recession, offering competitive employee benefits is key. Workers nationwide have seen their net worth, home equity and retirement plan values drop at an alarming rate, and are likely to appreciate their benefit packages now more than ever. percent drop. $49,

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The importance of disability insurance

Higginbotham

The FMLA doesn’t guarantee paid leave. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, eligible workers have the right to take up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave due to health issues. Few people qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Group disability insurance vs. individual disability insurance.