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The future of FMLA points to paid leave

Business Management Daily

In passing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Congress authorized limited paid leave for the rest of 2020. In all likelihood, some form of paid FMLA leave will survive the pandemic. Employees could take unpaid leave for their own serious health conditions or the birth or adoption of a child.

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New FAQs from the DOL shed more light on paid leave

Business Management Daily

It’s also unavailable after you close the business for employees who were taking paid leave prior to the closing. It should be noted, however, that employees won’t qualify for unemployment benefits if their employers take out federally-guaranteed loans to cover their payroll or elect to take the employee retention credit.

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Single Touch Payroll Phase 2: What to expect

Ascender

Single Touch Payroll (STP) left the Australian payroll world abuzz in the past year, with how it changed the way business reported their payroll information to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Whole of Government. The report enhancements and improvements in Phase 2 is to set up the Whole-of-Government approach.

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Single Touch Payroll is getting a facelift

Ascender

Single Touch Payroll (STP) left the Australian payroll world abuzz in the past year, with how it changed the way business reported their payroll information to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Whole of Government. The report enhancements and improvements in Phase 2 is to set up the Whole-of-Government approach.

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Maternity Leave in UAE

Bayzat

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the government has implemented comprehensive maternity leave policies to support new mothers and ensure mothers and their newborns’ well-being during this critical period. However, the total duration of maternity leave can extend up to 90 days under certain circumstances.

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Workers’ Compensation: What’s payroll got to do with it?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

Payroll” used to have a simple meaning. According to the Online Etymology Dictionary: payroll (n.) For workers’ compensation, payroll can have different meanings depending on your jurisdiction and whether you are a worker or an employer. Rules in different jurisdiction may use different terms to describe or define payroll.

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STUDY: Less Negative Spillover of Paid Parental Leave than Hyped

HR Digest

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. Maternity leave hurts work-life balance.