Employee Benefits

JANUARY 19, 2023

Australian employer National Roads and Motorists’ Association (NRMA) Group has agreed to pay superannuation on the unpaid portion of parental leave as part of its aim to close the gender pay gap for females.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 12, 2023

Facilities and property management, catering, and food services firm Sodexo UK and Ireland has enhanced its maternity, adoption and paternity paid leave benefits for salaried employees, to provide them with time, flexibility and financial support. This could enable more women to come back to work sooner.”

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 15, 2023

Amazon Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has introduced an enhanced paid parental leave policy for employees across United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan who have become new parents, regardless of gender.

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Global People Strategist

APRIL 13, 2022

In case of a stillbirth or a miscarriage, the employee is entitled to three months of paid leave. Should the employee return to work prior to the end of their allotted maternity leave, the employer must provide the employee with a daily, 90-minute paid lactation break during the working day.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 3, 2022

Insurance firm IAG New Zealand (NZ) has launched a new parental leave package to support new parents. The package, which is gender-neutral, includes 14 weeks of paid leave at full pay for the primary caregiver, on top of the current New Zealand government paid leave allowance of 26 weeks.

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cipHR

MARCH 17, 2020

The UK government’s 2020 Budget promised extra paid leave for mothers and fathers of premature babies. The government is seeking to alleviate the stress of caring for a premature baby by introducing extra paid paternity and maternity leave (called ‘neonatal pay and leave’). What are employees entitled to?

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Business Management Daily

MAY 4, 2020

In passing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Congress authorized limited paid leave for the rest of 2020. In all likelihood, some form of paid FMLA leave will survive the pandemic. That original bill provided twelve weeks of unpaid leave to qualified employees of covered employers.

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HR Digest

JUNE 15, 2019

Parents in the workplace arguably give employers a hard time to manage, mostly new dads. However, some employers are putting more efforts to tackle parental leave issues squarely – more companies are improving their parental leave policies for both new moms and new dads. Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

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Wellable

JULY 15, 2020

It’s true that employers have been rethinking leave policies for quite some time now. Paid parental leave has been a hot topic for years, with many advocating for a federal law requiring it. Just last year, new legislation granted 12 weeks of paid leave to federal workers with the birth or adoption of a child.

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Winston Benefits

MARCH 16, 2017

While big-name companies like Netflix and Facebook are leading the way in generous paid parental leave benefits, research shows that paid leave benefits are actually growing more slowly than expected, and the number of parents taking leave has remained static.

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HR Digest

APRIL 20, 2024

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.

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HR Bartender

APRIL 22, 2016

The United States does many things well, but one place where we’re missing the mark is paid parental leave. is 1 of only 4 countries that does not offer federally mandated paid parental leave to anyone. We’re the only industrialized country to offer zero weeks of paid leave for new mothers.

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Global People Strategist

MAY 31, 2022

In order to recruit and retain top talent, Germany offers a number of employment benefits, some of which will be discussed in this blog. Key Employment Benefits in Germany: 1) Leave Entitlements: Every German employee is entitled to at least 20 days of paid leave throughout the year (assuming a five-day working week).

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Global People Strategist

JUNE 22, 2022

The European Union is set to implement a number of new employment laws in 2022 that will have a significant impact on employers across the bloc. Here are 8 employment law changes employers in Europe should know about: Maternity Leave. The EU is set to introduce a new directive on maternity leave in 2022.

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PeopleStrategy

MAY 24, 2018

Family leave has been subject to much scrutiny and debate in recent years. And two current employment trends are putting additional pressure on employers to take a closer look at their current parental leave policies: Employees want better work-life balance as they seek a higher quality of life. Go gender neutral.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Restaurant and grocery chain Itsu has launched a benefits package that aims to support its 1,500 members of staff through major life transitions, including becoming a parent, moving home, and undergoing gender reassignment. Among the benefits it introduced in November was paid leave for various life events.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

MARCH 14, 2024

Proposals for paid family and medical leave at the federal level historically haven’t had enough support to become law.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 6, 2023

We have built on this commitment over the past 12 months with the launch of our fertility support guidelines for UK employees in February, which was a key factor for Diageo being accredited as a fertility friendly employer. And to achieve this, we provide tools and learning opportunities to upskill our people and accelerate talent.

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Global People Strategist

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Innovation, equality, and sustainable business practices are just a few reasons why Sweden has become one of the most appealing countries for employment all over the world. Employment Benefits in Sweden. 1) Leave Policies. a) Annual Leave. b) Parental Leave. Employer’s Contributions.

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15Five

JULY 26, 2018

Did you know that the United States is the only developed nation that offers zero federally mandated paid parental leave? Forget for a moment that this is a critical time for both parents to bond with their child, paid parental leave is also in the best interests of your company. Click To Tweet.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

To achieve the Gold Investors in Diversity EDI Mark, employers must conduct an in-depth assessment of EDI practices, including diverse and inclusive leadership, recruitment, retention and progression, and how impacts are recorded and monitored.

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Global People Strategist

AUGUST 3, 2020

The changes include amendments to policies regarding holiday laws, paid leaves, and employee data protection, among others. Keeping in line with the European Parliament and the policies for European Union’s Member States, the Danish legislation has also made amendments to the parental leave. Danish Holiday Act.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 26, 2023

Once in force, these government-backed bills will support vulnerable workers and parents during difficult times. This is in addition to maternity and paternity leave. This will enable carers to better balance caring and work responsibilities and support them to remain in employment.

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McNees

MAY 25, 2022

Maryland and Delaware recently joined the growing list of states that have enacted legislation requiring employers to offer paid family and medical leave. Maryland’s new law will cover all employers with at least one employee in the state. Employers with 10 to 24 employees only need to offer parental leave.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 26, 2023

For parents of babies requiring neonatal care, this can mean they spend significant portions of their maternity, paternity, adoption or parental leave in hospital, rather than enjoying the experience of settling in at home as a new family. Grief has no time limits so ongoing support will be invaluable for bereaved parents.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 30, 2023

Every employee is eligible for these from their first day of employment at the bank. The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act and all it entails, such as allowing for better consultations and fewer restrictions, aligns with the bank’s flexible working approach, which is based on accommodating individual needs, whatever they may be.

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HR Digest

MARCH 7, 2023

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. However, there are some laws that protect certain types of leave.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 16, 2023

Logistics firm DHL Supply Chain has enhanced its parental leave, bereavement and wellbeing policies in order to provide staff and their families with broader health and wellbeing support. They will also have the opportunity to arrange a one-to-one consultation with a specialist in fertility, parenting or the menopause.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 17, 2023

Early years childcare provider Busy Bees Nurseries has introduced enhanced family leave benefits for its more than 9,000 employees located across the UK as of this month. These benefits include enhanced maternity and adoption pay, shared parental leave and paid paternity leave for new fathers.

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Best Money Moves

MARCH 11, 2024

In fact, according to Forbes Advisor , 40% of employers believe that workers would leave their current jobs to find employment that offers better benefits. The study from Forbes Advisor shows that 67% of employees and 68% of employers believe healthcare to be the most important benefit.

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Global People Strategist

JUNE 3, 2021

The country has strict employment and labor laws that are also controversial in how strictly their deportation rules are enforced for undocumented migrant workers. Employment and Labor Laws in Australia. Basic Employment and Labor Laws in Australia. Four weeks of paid leave per year. Partnerships.

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Global People Strategist

JUNE 29, 2020

Employment Relations Act. The Employment Relations Act covers the basic principles governing the legal protections and obligations of both employers and employees in New Zealand. Employment Law Updates. All employment rights and entitlements will apply to workers who are aged 16 or under. Leave Laws.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 8, 2023

Employers often provide additional perks on top of wages to motivate their staff. These include: Holiday pay Statutory sick pay Auto enrolment pension Paid leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption Let’s dive deeper into these requirements. Including public or bank holidays in this count is at the discretion of the employer.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The bank also made all family leave policies day-one entitlements, and launched a Family Matters Handbook, illustrating key supports and benefits available depending on the employee’s journey. According to the employer, it reviewed its existing HR policies to identify new benefits that would best support its workforce.

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Genesis HR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Paternity leave in Massachusetts is a hot topic of discussion right now. At Genesis HR, we’ve seen more inquiries about paternity (and parental) leave in the last several months than we have in all the years before it combined! Figuring out how to implement paternity leave successfully is crucial for employers.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 26, 2023

The bank, which has 9,590 employees, introduced 10 days of fully paid leave per year for staff experiencing domestic violence and abuse, and five days of paid emergency hotel accommodation. Over the past year, AIB enhanced its family leave policies to improve work-life balance for its working parents.

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