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Chicago Employees to Receive 10 Days of Paid Leave

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As of December 31, 2023, all employees physically working in Chicago for at least two hours in a two-week period will earn both one hour of paid leave and one hour of paid sick leave for every 35 hours worked, pursuant to an ordinance passed by the Chicago City Council on November 9, 2023.

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California to Renew COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for 2022

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On January 25, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that his office and state lawmakers had reached an agreement to reimplement a version of California’s COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave through September 30, 2022.

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Employee Benefits: A Key Part of Job Compensation

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During this “Great Resignation” era when many workers are changing jobs or considering a job change, it is more important than ever to consider various types of employee benefits and their economic value. Also known as “fringe” (short for fringe benefits) or “perks.” health insurance) ¨ improve employee morale (e.g.,

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Who Qualifies for Paid Leave Under the New Coronavirus Law?

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Who qualifies for paid leave under the new coronavirus law? How to determine employee eligibility for paid sick leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The emergency paid leave program established by the FFCRA helps employees who don’t have paid leave benefits through their employer.

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Benchmarking Employee Benefits: How Do You Compare?

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A 2021 survey of 150 employers from various industries sheds light on what employers are currently offering for employee benefits, specifically with respect to challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Benchmarking Employee Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO). Benchmarking Employee Benefits: Compliance.

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

HR Digest

In the United States, taking a leave of absence can be complicated, especially when it comes to medical emergencies or other personal reasons. Unlike in some other countries where paid leave is the norm, U.S. Many European countries also offer paid parental leave and paid sick leave.

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New poll reveals the benefits and perks that employees value most

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Paid sick leave tops the list of benefits and incentives that matter most to British employees , according to new research by HR and payroll software provider CIPHR. When it comes to employee benefits, every individual’s requirements and priorities differ, of course. Paid sick leave (67%).