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Mandatory Paid Sick Leave: The Australian Approach to Supporting Workers’ Well-Being

Global People Strategist

One crucial aspect of ensuring the welfare of employees is the provision of paid sick leave. Australia, renowned for its progressive labor policies, has implemented mandatory paid sick leave as a cornerstone of its workers’ rights framework.

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Why Arizona Employers Need to Pay Attention to Paid Family Medical Leave

Griffin Benefits

Employers in Arizona may think they are immune to the nationwide surge in the enactment of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) programs. Download slides from our 2022 Arizona SHRM Annual Conference presentation on Paid Family Medical Leave by clicking here. ARIZONA'S VOTER REFERENDUM SYSTEM.

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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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Employee Benefits: A Key Part of Job Compensation

Money Talk

Paid Sick Leave- With this benefit, workers are paid but allowed to stay home when they, or sometimes a family member, are sick. Leave may be uniform for all employees (e.g., Some employers allow workers to accumulate sick leave. sick day pay is fully taxable. Like vacation time.

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Can an employee be terminated while on medical leave?

Business Management Daily

However, one situation that often comes with a cloud of confusion is whether an employee can be terminated while on medical leave. Medical leave-related termination is a sensitive situation because employees on medical leave receive protection by numerous laws at the federal and state level that you have to consider.

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An Employer’s Ultimate Resource to Intermittent Leave

Patriot Software

When an employee comes to you to request time off, you may start asking yourself what kinds of leave you should offer. Perhaps you have a paid time off (PTO) policy. Or maybe your state has paid sick leave laws you must follow.