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New Laws for 2023 part I

InterWest Insurance Services

The bill would exempt construction trade employees and would not preempt state or federal laws that require employees to submit to drug testing. 4) Leaves of absence. 1, AB 1041 expands who an employee can care for under the California Family rights Act and under the state’s paid sick leave law.

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10 things managers should never ask employees

Insperity

Some organizations lump PTO and sick days together. But that’s not an option if you’re in a state that requires you to provide employees with a certain number of hours of paid sick leave each year – separate from PTO. Healthy communication in the workplace. Great managers know what not to ask of their employees.

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11 Actionable Ways To Boost Employee Morale In 2023

Vantage Circle

Have a look at these numbers- Paid sick leaves cost employers around $160 billion annually. Boost employee morale in the workplace by creating an environment where employees can ask for and offer constructive feedback without hesitation. With this, attracting and retaining top talent becomes as easy as a walk in the park.

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Performance Appraisal & Rewards in Response to COVID-19

HR Digest

Renewed paid sick leave policies so that infected and quarantined employees, as well as those who stay at home to care for sick family members, will receive sick pay. Proxy advisors may not support all of the changes described above, but they respond better when companies provide well-constructed arguments.

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Shaping Performance & Rewards in Response to COVID-19

HR Digest

Renewed paid sick leave policies so that infected and quarantined employees, as well as those who stay at home to care for sick family members, will receive sick pay. Proxy advisors may not support all of the changes described above, but they respond better when companies provide well-constructed arguments.

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Maryland General Assembly Passes New Law - The Maryland Healthy Working Families Act

AssuredPartners

Governor Hogan is creating a State Office, the Office of Small Business Regulatory Assistance, to assist small businesses in response to the mandate for paid sick leave workers. Washington D.C.