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5 Must Have Employee Benefits and Perks for 2022

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Accessible paid leave. In 2021, the White House introduced the American Families Plan, which includes a comprehensive parental, medical and family leave program. Remote work flexibility. According to MetLife, 37 percent of employees polled felt stressed while working more than half the time.

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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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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 latest updates or old guidance that did not need modification include: Actively encourage sick workers to stay home. Provide paid leave to encourage staying home. at no cost.

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Ask the Attorney: Employer’s rights during COVID

Business Management Daily

A: You can certainly ask a worker who can perform part of his or her schedule to work some hours at regular wages, and make up for hours missed with payments under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act. The law allows this partial day or intermittent leave if both employer and employees agree.

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3 recent FMLA lawsuits that employers need to be familiar with

Business Management Daily

The Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) has been in the news quite a bit recently due to its close ties to ongoing COVID relief. Paid time off and Emergency FMLA leave. Mandated federal paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) ended December 31, 2020.

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Coronavirus options for employers

Business Management Daily

If the test is positive, they shouldn’t return to work until they have been symptom free for 24-hours without medication. Employees who develop symptoms at work should be separated from co-workers and sent home immediately. The same applies if they are needed to care for an ill family member.