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Pregnancy disability leave — who and what are covered

Business Management Daily

Is there such a thing as pregnancy disability leave ? The Pregnancy Discrimination Act , an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, notes that women affected by pregnancy or related conditions must be treated in the same manner as other applicants or employees who are similar in their ability or inability to work.

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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): What you need to know

Insperity

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) is part of the federal government’s effort to minimize the economic impact felt by American families dealing with the COVID-19 global pandemic. Together with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, also enacted by the U.S.

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The A-Z of payroll outsourcing UK

cipHR

If you’re considering payroll outsourcing UK, it’s likely you will encounter plenty of jargon on your journey to finding the right outsourced payroll provider. Don’t forget to check out our top 10 tips for choosing the right outsourced payroll company. These are sometimes taxable, which means they will appear on payslips.

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Employee personnel files — what should and shouldn’t be included

Business Management Daily

Included material spans from initial application through leaving the organization. For instance, employers cannot include medical information in an employee’s general personnel file due to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Medical leave of absence requests. Family and Medical Leave Act paperwork.

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New COVID relief package extends payroll provisions

Business Management Daily

The new COVID relief package included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R. It includes extensions and expansions of payroll relief and another set of $600 checks payable to most taxpayers. The key payroll provisions include: An extension of the paid sick/ family leave provisions and your tax credit for providing leave.

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17 Items That Need To Be Included In Your Employee Handbook

Genesis HR Solutions

It also clarifies the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations for paying overtime. There’s a lot you need to know about classifying your employees the right way based on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The federal overtime provisions are contained in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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A closer look at the Families First Cornoavirus Response Act

Business Management Daily

6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act very soon. Here are the provisions of interest to Payroll and HR. Emergency paid leave benefits. Employees who worked 30 days before being affected by COVID-19, who don’t have access to any paid leave (i.e., Benefits are available for leave occurring from Jan.