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New CDC guidelines affect return to work plans

Business Management Daily

The guidance states that employees who have shown symptoms whether they have tested positive or not can return to work if: at least 10 days have passed from the onset of symptoms; at least 24 hours have passed without a fever with the employee not using any fever reducing medications; and. improvement in other symptoms.

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FMLA and mental health – what you need to know as an employer

Business Management Daily

Even if an employee has a family member who suffers from mental health issues, they may be eligible for taking FMLA to help them deal with their issues. After the 12 week period of leave has been taken, the employer is obligated to give the employee the same or equal position at their job. You’re in the right place.

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Want to offer support for caregivers of aging relatives? Read this

Insperity

Organizations lending a hand will earn a reputation for valuing family, as well as their bottom line – a plus when it comes to employee recruitment and retention. FMLA: The Family Leave and Medical Act requires companies with 50 or more employees to give workers 12 weeks of unpaid leave to care for a family member.

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Essential steps to creating an emergency plan for your business

Business Management Daily

Without proper risk management, employers can be caught off-guard – with catastrophic consequences. Everything from natural disasters (fires, hurricanes, tornadoes) to illness (Bad flu year, another surprise pandemic), and civil unrest may threaten employee safety or cause physical damage to the workplace. Risk assessment.

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Accommodating working parents during COVID-19

Business Management Daily

Each of these factors impacts the employer’s options under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA provides two types of paid leave to working parents, emergency paid sick leave (EPSL) and paid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ).

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Legal considerations for returning to business as usual post-COVID

Business Management Daily

Others who worked from home while managing remote schooling and childcare may welcome a distraction-free environment. The CDC would like to see employers offering appropriate sick leave policies that discourage employees from coming to work sick. Provide paid leave to encourage staying home.

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What New Leave, Stimulus Legislation Mean for HR and Employee Communications

Flimp Communications

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), the second piece of legislation, makes provision for paid sick or family leave for reasons related to the COVID-19 outbreak. These create new issues for employee benefits management and employee communications in general.