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Work From Home Resources For Employers & Employees

Genesis HR Solutions

Almost overnight, millions of people who make up the American workforce were forced to adapt to a new reality in light of the COVID-19 pandemic: working from home (WFH). The current emergency situation is changing the landscape of the work environment for these employees as well as the employers tasked with managing them.

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A closer look at federal paid leave law

Business Management Daily

In mid-March, President Donald Trump signed into law two significant new federal paid leave laws. Between them, they represent the first national mandate for paid leave of any kind. Employers will have to coordinate both types of leave while also tracking the underlying reason for the absence.

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Who Qualifies for Paid Leave Under the New Coronavirus Law?

Best Money Moves

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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Ask the Attorney: Paid leave and telework

Business Management Daily

These questions were submitted by participants of a recent FMLA training program and answered by speaker and employment lawyer, Anniken Davenport. A: Employees generally cannot refuse to take telework when the absence is for school closures if their employer offers them the opportunity to do that telework around the child’s schedule.

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Back-To-School During COVID-19 & Paid Leave with FFCRA

Fringe Benefit Analysts

Part of the CARES act deals with Paid Leave for employees. Need to know more about Paid Leave and how it applies? Check out my previous article: Emergency Paid Leave – Family First Coronavirus Response Act. They are paid at 2/3 of pay up to $200 per day in $12,000 total over the 12 weeks. Be Flexible!

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How can employers support parents with babies that need neonatal care?

Employee Benefits

Need to know: The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill will allow parents with babies needing neonatal care to take up to 12 weeks paid leave. The Employer with Heart charter is awarded to organisations that have extra provisions in place for employees with babies who are born prematurely.

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Changes to Employment Act in Malaysia

Global People Strategist

The Malaysian government has announced plans to amend the Employment Act 1955, which will take effect on January 1, 2023. Key Changes to Employment Act. Here are some of the critical changes to the employment act in Malaysia that you can expect: Increased Protection for Part-Time and Contract Workers. Higher Minimum Wage.