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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. Employees could take unpaid leave for their own serious health conditions or the birth or adoption of a child.

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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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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. {"ops":[{"insert":"The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), P.L. The Credit for employers may total between 12.5% and 25% of the qualifying wages.

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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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The Top 7 HR Trends For 2019

Vantage Circle

In 2019, HR will no longer be just plain human resources. 2019 can safely be assumed to be the year of human resources technology or HR Tech. More and more companies are promoting the need to provide fathers paid leaves as well. Netflix gives 52 weeks of maternal and parental leaves to all their employees.

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Best Workplaces for Working Dads 2019

HR Digest

Paid adoption leave, telecommuting opportunities, childcare options, and flexible schedules are also some of the options made available in some companies to promote dad-supported child development. The List: Best Companies for Dads 2019. The post Best Workplaces for Working Dads 2019 appeared first on The HR Digest.

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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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