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The future of FMLA points to paid leave

Business Management Daily

In passing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Congress authorized limited paid leave for the rest of 2020. In all likelihood, some form of paid FMLA leave will survive the pandemic. That original bill provided twelve weeks of unpaid leave to qualified employees of covered employers.

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Camps are closed: Is your employee eligible for paid leave?

Business Management Daily

But the fact that school’s out this year, coupled with camps and other summer programs not opening, spells paid employee leave under the FFCRA (otherwise known as the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ). Did employees’ children attend the same camp or program during 2018 or 2019? FFCRA Background. Proceed with caution.

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Kellogg implements domestic abuse policy

Employee Benefits

The organisation, which employs more than 1,360 staff at its Manchester head office and Trafford and Wrexham factories, now offers an additional 10 days of paid leave, access to a free 24-hour confidential counselling service, flexible working arrangements and financial help for an initial legal support meeting.

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Paid Leave Can Contribute to an Employer’s Bottom Line

AssuredPartners

115-97, signed into law at the end of December 2017 created a Federal Tax Credit for employers that provide paid family and medical leave to their employees in 2018 and 2019. The Credit for employers may total between 12.5% {"ops":[{"insert":"The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), P.L. and 25% of the qualifying wages.

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Thai Employment Law Changes

Global People Strategist

On May 5th, 2019, Thailand’s Labor Protection Act (LPA) introduced a number of significant changes to the country’s labor law. These changes included an increase in severance pay, an increase in maternity leave benefits, and the implementation of mandatory paid leaves. Overtime: Generally, overtime is voluntary.

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Denmark Employment Policy Changes

Global People Strategist

The changes include amendments to policies regarding holiday laws, paid leaves, and employee data protection, among others. The new holiday act completely changes the way Danish employees obtain and earn leaves. Denmark made some significant changes to its labor law in 2020. Danish Holiday Act. Danish Holiday Act.

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Best Workplaces for Working Dads 2019

HR Digest

But considering the position of dads in the family as the leading force of provision, employment obligations have impenitently relegated dads to second-class citizens in the lives of their children. These employment conditions may be crucial in choosing organizations to work for, mostly for new dads.