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Chicago Employees to Receive 10 Days of Paid Leave

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

As of December 31, 2023, all employees physically working in Chicago for at least two hours in a two-week period will earn both one hour of paid leave and one hour of paid sick leave for every 35 hours worked, pursuant to an ordinance passed by the Chicago City Council on November 9, 2023.

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Illinois’ New Paid Leave Law: What Employers Need to Know

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA) was signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker on March 13, 2023, ensuring that all workers in Illinois receive 40 hours of paid time off annually for any purpose.

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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: An Update

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Back in July of 2023, I wrote a blog on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and what plan sponsors needed to know at that time. I was pregnant while writing that first blog and curious not only how the law would impact […] The post Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: An Update appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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THE LIGHT IN THE DARK… SUPPORTING EMPLOYEES THROUGH GRIEF

Employee Benefits

During this blog, we’ll explore how employers can support their employees through grief, empowering managers with the skills they’ll need to help. In the UK, there’s no statutory right regarding paid bereavement leave. Most employers offer three to five days of paid leave, judging each situation individually.

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Key Employment Benefits in Germany

Global People Strategist

In order to recruit and retain top talent, Germany offers a number of employment benefits, some of which will be discussed in this blog. Key Employment Benefits in Germany: 1) Leave Entitlements: Every German employee is entitled to at least 20 days of paid leave throughout the year (assuming a five-day working week).

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Employment Law Changes in Europe

Global People Strategist

The EU is set to introduce a new directive on maternity leave in 2022. This will give mothers a minimum of 20 weeks of paid leave, with the possibility of extending this to 22 weeks if they so wish. Parental Leave. The EU is also set to introduce a new directive on parental leave in 2022. Childcare Leave.

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Maternity Leave in UAE

Bayzat

The UAE’s new maternity leave law mandates that female employees are entitled to a minimum of 45 days of fully paid maternity leave commencing from the date of delivery. However, the total duration of maternity leave can extend up to 90 days under certain circumstances.