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

HR Digest

However, there are some laws that protect certain types of leave. For example, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a 1993 labor law that requires employers to provide job protection for employees due to medical reasons beyond their control. It is important to differentiate between medical leave and sick leave.

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Poll: 91% of employees aiming to bring in new wellbeing benefits

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits poll: More than 90% of organisations intend to introduce new wellbeing benefits this year, as employers begin to look beyond the pandemic yet recognise health and wellbeing will remain a priority for many employees. Those located in the UK and Australia will receive an extra five days of fully paid sick leave.

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Employee Benefits Guide for 2023: What Employers Need To Know

Vantage Circle

Welcome to “Employee Benefits Guide for 2023: What Employers Need to Know.” In the dynamic arena of modern employment, employee benefits aren’t just perks; they are essential components of a thriving organization. In this case, their deferred money goes into a 401(k) plan sponsored by their employer.

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New poll reveals the benefits and perks that employees value most

cipHR

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. There are also a few differences between what male and female survey respondents want from their employers’ benefits packages. Paid sick leave (67%).

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The future of FMLA points to paid leave

Business Management Daily

That original bill provided twelve weeks of unpaid leave to qualified employees of covered employers. Employers were covered if they employed 50 or more employees in a 75-mile radius. To qualify for the leave, employees had to have worked at least 1,250 hours in the previous year. Shortcomings of unpaid leave.

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Massachusetts Employee Handbooks: Are You Meeting Compliance?

Genesis HR Solutions

A definition of the legal relationship between the Massachusetts employer and employee, and a legal notice and disclaimer. While we never want to think about facing a lawsuit, it’s crucial for employers to include this section. Do this in as much detail as necessary (a.k.a., All Massachusetts-specific job protection policies.

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Massachusetts Employee Handbooks: Are You Meeting Compliance?

Genesis HR Solutions

A definition of the legal relationship between the Massachusetts employer and employee, and a legal notice and disclaimer. While we never want to think about facing a lawsuit, it’s crucial for employers to include this section. Massachusetts sick leave. Do this in as much detail as necessary (a.k.a., Massachusetts PLA.