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Who Qualifies for Paid Leave Under the New Coronavirus Law?

Best Money Moves

Who qualifies for paid leave under the new coronavirus law? How to determine employee eligibility for paid sick leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The emergency paid leave program established by the FFCRA helps employees who don’t have paid leave benefits through their employer.

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Paid parental leave options: Understanding your rights

Business Management Daily

Instead, employees often have to take unpaid leave to care for their new child. However, some states have different laws or programs offering eligible employees paid leave. In addition, many civilian federal employees are eligible for paid federal leave under the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act.

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How can employers support parents with babies that need neonatal care?

Employee Benefits

Need to know: The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill will allow parents with babies needing neonatal care to take up to 12 weeks paid leave. Support such as an employee assistance programme (EAP), flexible-working arrangements and a parent-friendly policy can help to create a culture where employees feel able to ask for help.

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Q&A With Jane: I’m putting longer hours at work remotely

HR Digest

I have requested to continue working from home, but my boss says I have to be at work. Can my boss make me return to work? Your condition is covered by federal and many state disability statues, which would allow you to be entitled to work from home as a reasonable accommodation for your condition.

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New CDC guidelines affect return to work plans

Business Management Daily

The employer must have work for the employee to perform. An employee who can telework, similarly, is not eligible for EPSL because the employee can work from home and still be paid normal pay. Employers can reduce their payroll tax payments by the amount of EPSL paid up to specific income limits.

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Changes to Employment Act in Malaysia

Global People Strategist

The Malaysian government has announced plans to amend the Employment Act 1955, which will take effect on January 1, 2023. They will also be entitled to public holidays and paid rests between shifts. This includes the right to a minimum wage, paid leave, and rest days. Key Changes to Employment Act. Higher Minimum Wage.

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Emerging Trends in Employment Laws for 2022

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The new policies may address face coverings, screening protocols, sick leave, testing for Covid-19 and more. Laws for Paid Leave. In some jurisdictions leave laws were permanently expanded or enacted over the last two years. Coffee photo created by rawpixel.com – www.freepik.com. Changes to Discrimination Laws.