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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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2019 Employee Benefits Predictions

Winston Benefits

In 2019, employers will need to offer more than a competitive salary, paid vacation and a 401(k) plan to recruit prospective job candidates and retain top employees. Unemployment is low and the economy is strong, even with recent volatility in the stock market.

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The importance of disability insurance

Higginbotham

Bureau of Labor Statistics, 33 percent of private industry workers have 15 to 19 days of paid vacation days after 10 years at the company. That may seem good if you want to go on a summer vacation, but it likely won’t cover a serious illness or injury. The FMLA doesn’t guarantee paid leave.

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What U.S. Employers Can Learn About Work-Life Balance from These 6 Countries

Hppy

In the US, employers are known to demand more that their employees put in more hours based on growth and success. However, the goal is not for “some” employers to adapt to a balanced work-life system. The goal is for “all” employers to provide a balanced work-life atmosphere for their workers.

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What are Total Rewards: Here’s A Holistic View

Empuls

Paid leaves. It includes basic pay – which is agreed upon by the employer and employee, fixed pay – the accrued salary including the fixed monthly allowances offered by the company, and variable pay – the uncertain part of the salary which depends on performance and efforts. Variable pay. Overtime wage.

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