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10 lesser-known types of employee leave to consider

Insperity

But what about the more atypical, lesser-known types of leave you may not be aware of? Employee leaves are typically a coveted part of any company benefits package. Are there leave opportunities you’re not leveraging that could make sense for your business and deliver value for your current and prospective employees?

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Employee Benefits Guide for 2023: What Employers Need To Know

Vantage Circle

The organization pays specific amounts to cover an employee's medical care. Other types of medical care involve dental checkups, biometric screening, etc. Keeping this in mind, the organization offering to cover their employee's medical insurance is a huge load off of their shoulders.

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Workplace boundaries: Examples to create a healthier work environment

Business Management Daily

Do not equate the act of setting boundaries at work with selfishness. However, times exist when she really needs team members to leave her alone. Avoiding physical contact Emily does not enjoy hugging people outside of her immediate family. Consider notifying human resources if the act was severe or if the behavior persists.

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Simple steps to create an employee handbook

Business Management Daily

Current employees can also benefit from having a quick reference guide when a question or concern arises about sick days, various types of leave, reporting harassment, or office policies. Also consider who to direct staff to with policy questions, leave requests, or workplace safety concerns or accidents. PTO policy.

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How to create, implement and enforce a time and attendance policy

Insperity

They tend to prefer open-ended paid time off (PTO) to allow more time to attend to family obligations, enjoy more travel opportunities and even engage in volunteer activities – with the caveat that as long as work gets done, it’s OK. For instance, some states don’t allow a use-it-or-lose-it PTO policy. The disciplinary process.

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FMLA leave: Who’s eligible and for how long?

Insperity

Did you know there are three different types of FMLA leave, when it comes to scheduling and duration? The Family and Medical Leave Act, passed by Congress in 1993, entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specific family and medical reasons for up to 12 weeks.

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Employee sabbaticals: Are they right for your company?

Insperity

Although they’ve been fairly commonplace in the academic and medical fields for decades, sabbaticals are relatively new to the business world. Professors and doctors are known to take extended time off to get additional training and author books or peer-reviewed articles. Distinguishing sabbaticals from other types of leave.