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More Employers Expand Mental Health Benefits

InterWest Insurance Services

As a result, some employers are offering programs that cover a spectrum of behavioral health care options, such as: Self-care apps for employees experiencing occasional stress In-person therapy sessions Virtual therapy sessions Prescription medication to treat common, diagnosable conditions such as anxiety or depression.

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The impact of Dobbs on employer provided healthcare

Business Management Daily

Group health plans are the natural place to start when thinking about reimbursing expenses related to female employees’ family planning decisions. What is medical care? Group health plans reimburse employees for their medical care. B) For transportation primarily for and essential to medical care referred to in subparagraph (A).

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How to choose a PTO policy for your business

Business Management Daily

Sick leave. Sick leave provides a bank of days off for health-related matters such as an illness or injury. Sick leave is often used for unscheduled absences when an employee wakes up sick and is unable to go into work. Holidays are paid days off that do not come from either of the above-mentioned PTO banks.

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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

Business Management Daily

That’s not even mentioning all the paperwork involved in the onboarding process, such as employee handbooks , contact information, and direct deposit/banking information — just to name a few. Confidential documents include medical files, tax documents, employee benefits , payroll records, and more.

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Mental health at work: The laws and best practices

Insperity

Taking earned leave doesn’t require a medical diagnosis nor dipping into the days allowed under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), if it is not a serious health condition. What does the Americans with Disabilities Act require? When does leave qualify for the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?

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What you need to include in a small business employee handbook

Business Management Daily

First, they act as an in-depth introduction to your company for new hires. Employee handbooks also act as a reference point for current employees. Employees can reference their employee handbook when a question or concern arises about holiday pay, sick leave, or the dress code and find an answer quickly. Medical leave.

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Types of Employee Leave

BerniePortal

There are many different types of employee leave a company can offer their employees, including both paid and unpaid leave. There is, however, one form of employee leave that employers do not get to choose whether to offer or not. Federally-Required Leave. Family and Medical Leave : FMLA.