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Rhode Island TCI: Your Questions About the Ocean State’s Paid Family Leave Program Answered

Patriot Software

In 1942, Rhode Island was the first state to offer Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) benefits to employees. Following the success of this program, Rhode Island created the Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) program in 2013. Read on to find […] Read More

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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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New Laws for 2023 part II

InterWest Insurance Services

If you already have a qualified retirement plan (such as a 401(k) or a payroll-deduction IRA) for your employees, you do not have to participate. Employers with five or more workers will be required to provide up to five days of bereavement leave upon the death of a family member, under a new law starting in 2023.

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STUDY: Less Negative Spillover of Paid Parental Leave than Hyped

HR Digest

It includes leaves given to expectant fathers, mothers, and leaves for adoption. Traditionally, all firms are required by international labor laws to give at least 12 weeks of paid leave to women employees who are entering motherhood. Maternity leave hurts work-life balance.

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Prioritize Financial Well-being in the Workplace

Empuls

While the insurance premium is discretionary, plans include regular check-ups and eye and dental coverage. Some employers also offer short or long-term disability insurance for those affected and unable to work. Others go beyond by providing disability insurance for when an employee becomes disabled and cannot work.

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Everything You Need to Know When an Employee Takes a Leave of Absence

Insperity

You are only required to continue paying employees on FMLA leave if they have available paid time off or sick time and they choose to use it or you have a policy that requires the use of paid time off prior to leaves progressing as unpaid. What's the difference between short-term disability and long-term disability?

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Everything You Need to Know When an Employee Takes a Leave of Absence

Insperity

You are only required to continue paying employees on FMLA leave if they have available paid time off or sick time and they choose to use it or you have a policy that requires the use of paid time off prior to leaves progressing as unpaid. What’s the difference between short-term disability and long-term disability?