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Can an employee be terminated while on medical leave?

Business Management Daily

However, one situation that often comes with a cloud of confusion is whether an employee can be terminated while on medical leave. Medical leave-related termination is a sensitive situation because employees on medical leave receive protection by numerous laws at the federal and state level that you have to consider.

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Pregnancy disability leave — who and what are covered

Business Management Daily

Is there such a thing as pregnancy disability leave ? The Pregnancy Discrimination Act , an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, notes that women affected by pregnancy or related conditions must be treated in the same manner as other applicants or employees who are similar in their ability or inability to work.

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HR Consulting in Boston

Genesis HR Solutions

HR compliance, also known as labor law compliance, is the act of understanding and adhering to federal, state, county, and city regulations regarding existing labor laws and creating workplace policies and practices to make sure that your company is meeting the compliance standards that have been set at all levels. What is HR compliance?

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Employee Benefits: The Only Guide You Need

Achievers

Federal and state mandated benefits include health insurance, worker’s compensation, unemployment insurance, and required leave time for caring for family and/or personal medical purposes. Health insurance, and family and medical leave, are not required for all businesses.

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Employee Benefits Guide for 2023: What Employers Need To Know

Vantage Circle

Stershic, Workplace Consultant. The organization pays specific amounts to cover an employee's medical care. These include insurance for losses from accidents, disability, sudden death, and dismemberment. Other types of medical care involve dental checkups, biometric screening, etc. " - Sybil F.

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Balancing Employee Privacy And Support: HR’s Role In Long-Term Disability Cases

Hppy

With the rise in long-term disability claims—everything from mental health issues to chronic conditions like arthritis—HR professionals need to be well-prepared to handle these sensitive situations while respecting confidentiality. According to the U.S. Image by Freepik 1.

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Navigating employee benefits: A comprehensive guide for growing businesses

Insperity

Health insurance Health insurance aims to assist employees with the costs of obtaining medical care. This is one of the most critically important benefits to employees, given the generally high costs associated with medical care. Most employers offer their employees PTO – usually between 10 to 14 days per year at minimum.