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Exploring Medical Leave Laws in America: What You Need to Know

HR Digest

In the United States, taking a leave of absence can be complicated, especially when it comes to medical emergencies or other personal reasons. Unlike in some other countries where paid leave is the norm, U.S. However, there are some laws that protect certain types of leave.

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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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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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Sick Leave in Massachusetts: What You Should Know

Genesis HR Solutions

Recently, we’ve heard questions from many small business owners who are wondering how to handle sick leave in Massachusetts. What is Massachusetts’ paid sick leave policy? Massachusetts employees have the right to take up to 40 hours of paid sick leave each calendar year under the Massachusetts paid sick leave law.

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Sick Leave in Massachusetts: What You Should Know

Genesis HR Solutions

Recently, we’ve heard questions from many small business owners who are wondering how to handle sick leave in Massachusetts. What is Massachusetts’ paid sick leave policy? Massachusetts employees have the right to take up to 40 hours of paid sick leave each calendar year under the Massachusetts paid sick leave law.

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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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What Are Employee Benefits?

Abel HR

The benefits vary, but employees agree they want better health insurance, work flexibility, and more leaves at work. In terms of leave, there’s the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). However, it’s necessary to have leave, health, and retirement benefits to motivate employees to work longer in the company.