Remove 2019 Remove Employment Remove Family and Medical Leave Act Remove Paid Sick Leave
article thumbnail

Employment law changes to watch in 2021

Insperity

The new calendar year always rings in some employment law changes, and 2021 is no different. This year, many states have enacted changes in employee leave policies; ended or extended some temporary exemptions put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic; and taken steps to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

article thumbnail

New employment laws to watch in 2020

Insperity

Every new year brings new employment laws, and 2020 is no different. There are some big changes employers need to know about at the federal, state and local levels. There’s more to the white-collar exemption than minimum pay , but the minimum salary change is what employers must know to be compliant as of Jan.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

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

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

COVID-19 pandemic: How to prepare your business

Insperity

News about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 or “the coronavirus”) pandemic understandably can be unsettling, but infectious disease outbreaks need not induce panic. Adapt your sick leave and other attendance policies. If someone is sick, encourage them to stay home. How to continue business operations during a pandemic.

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. Here’s a solution for employers to consider. 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.

article thumbnail

FMLA calendars are muddied by expiring COVID relief

Business Management Daily

FMLA calendar choices may be more complex for employers to make than ever before. With the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) set to expire, employers can’t just roll back their leave policies to 2019. Lawmakers designed them to provide employers with flexibility when scheduling leave.