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Excused vs unexcused absences from work and how to handle them

Business Management Daily

For example, sick days, time off to take care of a child who needs to stay home sick from school, or bereavement leave for a sudden death in the family. Vacation days Vacations should count as excused absences as long as employees have followed the proper PTO request process and obtained approval for their requested vacation dates.

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What employees expect from benefits packages

Business Management Daily

Despite the emergence of the healthcare marketplace, people still look to their employer as the first and most cost-effective choice for medical insurance. According to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), U.S. Medical plans with no or low-cost deductibles. Medical plans with no or low-cost deductibles.

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Reasonable accommodation can require additional leave

Business Management Daily

In fact, an employee who is disabled should not be automatically terminated once she’s exhausted all leave available. That’s true whether she’s a new employee who hasn’t earned leave or an employee out of paid or unpaid leave. Has she used all eligible FMLA leave ? Taken all time in her Paid Time Off (PTO) bank?

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Ask the Attorney: Shredding I-9s, employee leave pay and more

Business Management Daily

One of our most trusted advisors on all things employment law, Nancy Delogu, answers readers questions about when (and if) it’s safe to shred I-9 forms, salaried versus hourly paid leave and discussing medial information of a non-employee. Did we pay these workers correctly when they had kids in the hospital? Is that legal?

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Navigating employee benefits: A comprehensive guide for growing businesses

Insperity

Health insurance Health insurance aims to assist employees with the costs of obtaining medical care. This is one of the most critically important benefits to employees, given the generally high costs associated with medical care. Most employers offer their employees PTO – usually between 10 to 14 days per year at minimum.

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How Does an Employee Benefits Survey Help a Company Grow?

Vantage Circle

In simple terms, employee benefits survey acts as a pulse survey, gauging satisfaction and needs swiftly. This survey acts as a compass, guiding us toward tailoring benefits that resonate with individual aspirations, elevating job satisfaction, and fostering a culture of support. Let’s take a quick glimpse at them.

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Designing a Remarkable Employee Perks Program that Fuels Success

Vantage Circle

Let’s glimpse at some of the factors that act as determinants while devising a perks program- The organizational structure. This type of insurance cover helps an employee pay for medical expenses. This helps them cover the cost of doctor visits, prescription medications, hospital stays, and other healthcare-related expenses.