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Pregnancy disability leave — who and what are covered

Business Management Daily

Needing to run to the washroom to throw up has become an hourly event, and she sits at her desk at lunch rather than deal with the smells encountered in the employee lounge. Is there such a thing as pregnancy disability leave ? Pregnancy disability leave. Taking this earned time off keeps a full paycheck coming in.

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Comprehensive Guide on Maternity Leave Laws by State

HR Digest

The United States lacks a federal maternity leave policy , making it the only high-income nation without mandated paid leave for new mothers. While 96 percent of countries provide some form of paid maternity leave, and 81 countries extend this benefit to new fathers, the U.S. State Maternity Leave Laws Across the U.S.

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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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17 Items That Need To Be Included In Your Employee Handbook

Genesis HR Solutions

It also clarifies the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations for paying overtime. There’s a lot you need to know about classifying your employees the right way based on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The federal overtime provisions are contained in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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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. These include insurance for losses from accidents, disability, sudden death, and dismemberment. Other types of medical care involve dental checkups, biometric screening, etc. Health Insurance A healthy employee is a productive employee.

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17 Essential Employee Benefits Ideas to Boost Morale and Productivity

Empuls

Here are some ideas for health and wellness benefits: Health insurance plans : Providing comprehensive health insurance plans is an essential component of any benefits package. Some employers also offer separate sick leave policies to ensure that employees don't come to work when they're contagious.

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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.