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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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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. 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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Massachusetts wage and hour laws you need to know

Genesis HR Solutions

They must also be free to leave the workplace. Parental Leave & Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) in Massachusetts. Parental Leave. The legislation also said that, despite it being called “maternity leave,” employers could not discriminate against males in applying it.

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The UK workplace sector reacts to the Spring Budget 2023

Workplace Insight

Jane van Zyl, Chief Executive of Working Families: “We welcome the Chancellor’s commitment to increasing funding for childcare, and we are encouraged that the Government is finally treating affordable childcare as a vital component of economic growth. “Any But there is still much to be done.

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How Does an Employee Benefits Survey Help a Company Grow?

Vantage Circle

In simple terms, employee benefits survey acts as a pulse survey, gauging satisfaction and needs swiftly. This survey acts as a compass, guiding us toward tailoring benefits that resonate with individual aspirations, elevating job satisfaction, and fostering a culture of support. Let’s take a quick glimpse at them.

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How Employee Perks Can Help Companies in the US

Vantage Circle

When chosen and implemented thoughtfully, employee perks act as a talent magnet. Healthcare Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans The healthcare benefits in the United States are undeniably one of employees' most critical and sought-after perks. And what are HR’s going to gain from it?

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It’s a Match! How to Create an Equitable Compensation System That Fits You

HR Digest

Despite conversations around pay equity and bias, the economic systems still witness unfair preferences for specific communities while leaving many communities behind. Employees without dependent family members might be able to make the most of on-job hours but those who have a family to care for may not function as well.