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

HR Digest

Alternatives to Medical Leave If you are unable to take medical leave due to financial constraints or other reasons, there are some alternatives you can consider. One option is to explore short-term disability insurance, which provides benefits for a limited time period to cover the loss of income due to illness or injury.

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Employee Benefits Guide for 2023: What Employers Need To Know

Vantage Circle

Dental Insurance Employers pay for employees' dental care, including checkups and necessary upkeep. These checkups are separate from the overall health insurance. Disability Insurance The employer pays the worker's salary if the worker becomes disabled or cannot work.

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JOB SATISFACTION

HR Management Activities

One of the most effective absenteeism control methods is to provide paid sick-leave banks for employees to use up to some level. Some firms have extended their policies to provide a paid time-off (PTO) program in which vacation time, holidays, and sick leave for each employee are combined into a PTO account.

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