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Comprehensive Guide on Maternity Leave Laws by State

HR Digest

The United States lacks a federal maternity leave policy , making it the only high-income nation without mandated paid leave for new mothers. While 96 percent of countries provide some form of paid maternity leave, and 81 countries extend this benefit to new fathers, the U.S.

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Paid Leave Can Contribute to an Employer’s Bottom Line

AssuredPartners

{"ops":[{"insert":"The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), P.L. 115-97, signed into law at the end of December 2017 created a Federal Tax Credit for employers that provide paid family and medical leave to their employees in 2018 and 2019. The Credit for employers may total between 12.5% and 25% of the qualifying wages.

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What You Need to Know about the CT PFMLA

Health Consultants Group

The Connecticut legislature passed the Connecticut Paid Family Medical Leave Act on June 25, 2019. When the PFMLA is fully implemented, it will pay income replacement benefits to your employees when they take time off work to care for themselves or family members. Connecticut Family Violence Leave Act.

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STUDY: Less Negative Spillover of Paid Parental Leave than Hyped

HR Digest

Employers give paid paternal leave in almost all high-income nations. It includes leaves given to expectant fathers, mothers, and leaves for adoption. Traditionally, all firms are required by international labor laws to give at least 12 weeks of paid leave to women employees who are entering motherhood.

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FMLA, FFCRA and Intermittent Leave: When to use which

Business Management Daily

The Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) and the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) give workers job-protected time off. For some workers, leave is fully or partly paid. Under some circumstances, workers can take leave intermittently. Fortunately, there’s help. FMLA basics.

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Employee Benefit: A Strategic Investment for Attracting and Retaining Top Talent

Empuls

  The never-ending disappearing act: where does your paycheck go?    But where exactly does each chunk of your hard-earned salary end up?    Beyond the paycheck: how employee benefit makes them happier  A competitive salary is essential to attract and retain top talent. the list goes on.

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FMLA retaliation — what employers need to know

Business Management Daily

How to correctly handle employees who take FMLA leave. What is the Family And Medical Leave Act? The Family And Medical Leave Act is an employment law ensuring rights for employees who need to take medical leave or for other reasons like: The birth of a child.