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Paternity leave in Massachusetts: What employers need to know

Genesis HR Solutions

Paternity leave in Massachusetts is a hot topic of discussion right now. At Genesis HR, we’ve seen more inquiries about paternity (and parental) leave in the last several months than we have in all the years before it combined! The Emergence Of Paternity Leave. What is “standard” paternity leave? Click To Tweet.

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Employer’s guide to setting company policies

Business Management Daily

Set clear expectations for employee conduct by setting employee policies to address common concerns such as attendance, safety, conflict resolution , and leave. It should cover vacation, sick leave, and all types of leave offered by your organization. Sick Leave: Sick leave is required by law in some states.

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Are Parents Happier (At Work)?

BetterUp

But another study of medical residents found that those who were married or parents actually experienced greater satisfaction that those who were not. It’s also worth pointing out that Glass relied on data from 2007-2008, a time period that coincided with the financial crisis and may have hit parents particularly hard.

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New employment laws to watch in 2020

Insperity

Changes at the state and local level: Paid leave policies. The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires that qualified employers grant up to 12 weeks per year of unpaid leave to eligible employees who need to care for family members or themselves. Local, state and national media.