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.

Family and Medical Leave Act 52

Family and Medical Leave Act Paid Leave Parental Leave Disability Insurance 52

HR Digest

JANUARY 11, 2020

Employers give paid paternal leave in almost all high-income nations. It includes leaves given to expectant fathers, mothers, and leaves for adoption. Traditionally, all firms are required by international labor laws to give at least 12 weeks of paid leave to women employees who are entering motherhood.

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Parental Leave Family and Medical Leave Act Paid Leave Disability Insurance 87

Business Management Daily

MAY 4, 2020

The future of the Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) is taking shape before our eyes. 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.

Paid Leave 52

Paid Leave Family and Medical Leave Act Paid Sick Leave Parental Leave 52

Business Management Daily

MAY 26, 2021

Then Congress passed a series of laws designed to protect employees, provide limited paid leave, and help employers pay workers. The Families First Coronavirus Relief Act. The Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA). The Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) doesn’t either.

Family and Medical Leave Act 72

Family and Medical Leave Act Paid Leave Parental Leave Medical 72

UpstartHR

AUGUST 10, 2015

My friend Lance Haun wrote last week about why he thinks we should fight for legislating parental leave in the US. Family medical leave is one thing–holding your employee’s job while he or she takes time at home for a variety of health and family-related reasons isn’t easy, but it’s doable.

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Parental Leave Family and Medical Leave Act Paid Leave Government 104

Insperity

JUNE 24, 2015

As an employer, how can you minimize the effects an employee’s leave of absence can have on your business, while still providing the time away from work your employees need? Learn what to do when employees request a leave of absence from work and how to minimize the impact of their leave on your business.

Family and Medical Leave Act 79

Family and Medical Leave Act Disability Insurance Medical Parental Leave 79

Insperity

JUNE 24, 2015

As an employer, how can you minimize the effects an employee’s leave of absence can have on your business, while still providing the time away from work your employees need? Learn what to do when employees request a leave of absence from work and how to minimize the impact of their leave on your business.

Family and Medical Leave Act 46

Family and Medical Leave Act Disability Insurance Medical Parental Leave 46