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Comprehensive Guide on Maternity Leave Laws by State

HR Digest

Four states (California, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Washington) have also implemented Paid Family Leave (PFL) programs that offer partial wage replacement for leave to bond with a new child or care for an ill family member. According to a survey, 82 percent of Americans believe employees should be able to take paid maternity leave.

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Employee Benefits Guide for 2023: What Employers Need To Know

Vantage Circle

Enhancing Employee Health And Well-being: Benefits like health insurance, wellness programs, and mental health support contribute to employees' physical and emotional well-being. The health and well-being of our employees is a top priority because they are our company's greatest asset.

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Exploring Medical Leave Laws in America: What You Need to Know

HR Digest

If an employee returns from medical leave , they are usually entitled to return to their same position in the same capacity as before they left, and they may not be terminated provided that the employee does not exceed the 12-month limit. Many European countries also offer paid parental leave and paid sick leave.

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Pregnancy disability leave — who and what are covered

Business Management Daily

Women needing to take time off also may be eligible for pregnancy disability leave (PDL) if no longer able to perform job duties because of pregnancy-related medical conditions. This type of short-term disability insurance coverage may come directly from an employer as part of its benefits package.

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How to Design an Employee Benefits Program Effectively

Empuls

Certain benefits like health insurance can promote employee wellness and reduce absenteeism, which can be beneficial for both the employee and the company. Health and wellness benefits These benefits include medical, dental, vision, and other health-related benefits.

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13 Top Work Benefits And Perks That Employees Want

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Disability Insurance. An insurance package that is often overlooked by employers is short-term and long-term disability insurance. Following medical insurance, employees regard dental insurance as the most important benefit that an employer can offer. Paid Parental Leave.

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17 Essential Employee Benefits Ideas to Boost Morale and Productivity

Empuls

These benefits can come in various forms, such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, bonuses, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and more. Parental leave Offering generous parental leave policies can help support millennial employees who are starting families.