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WiredCo extends parental leave policies to pets

Employee Benefits

The agency has introduced five days of paid leave for employees undergoing IVF treatment and two days of leave for their support person. In the event of a miscarriage or stillbirth, employees can take two and four weeks of paid leave respectively.

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New CDC guidelines affect return to work plans

Business Management Daily

New Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines offer an updated definition of “close contact.” For employers, the “close contact” definition comes into play when tracing contacts in the workplace. The employer must have work for the employee to perform. Sick children definitely qualify. Close contact.

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How are Digital Technologies Transforming Labor Laws?

Global People Strategist

Working remotely with colleagues from different parts of the world has never been easier as we can now stay connected over millions of miles. Whether it is working from home, a coffee shop, or even the airport, anything is possible and accepted, as long as the work gets done.

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Emerging Trends in Employment Laws for 2022

Hppy

The term ‘fully vaccinated’ may have to be updated to include booster shots in the definition. The new policies may address face coverings, screening protocols, sick leave, testing for Covid-19 and more. Laws for Paid Leave. Reopening for Business in 2022. Productivity and Privacy Issues.

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Accommodating working parents during COVID-19

Business Management Daily

The FFCRA provides two types of paid leave to working parents, emergency paid sick leave (EPSL) and paid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ). Up to certain limits, employers may use the amount distributed to employees for paid leave as a refundable tax credit.

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10 Unique Extrinsic Rewards That Your Employees Will Love In 2023

Vantage Circle

Definition Of Extrinsic Rewards. A new survey conducted by Fractl found that, after health insurance, employees favor benefits that are relatively inexpensive to employers, such as flexible hours, extra paid vacation time, and work-from-home options. Job Security. Profit-sharing Plans.

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What New Leave, Stimulus Legislation Mean for HR and Employee Communications

Flimp Communications

Basically, it states that you get two weeks of paid sick leave if you are ill or quarantined or if you’re caring for a sick family member, and all at full pay. If caring for kids whose schools are closed, you get 12 weeks paid leave at 80% of normal pay. My suspicion is that businesses will adapt readily enough.