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The future of FMLA points to paid leave

Business Management Daily

Several large cities have passed paid sick leave ordinances as well. Concerns over sick workers transmitting disease have been a consistent theme justifying municipal ordinances. In 2014, President Obama issued Executive Order 13706 that require federal contractors to provide their employees with paid leave.

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Employee Benefits Guide for 2023: What Employers Need To Know

Vantage Circle

457 The 457 plan is the financial ace up the sleeves of government employees and a select group of non-profit workers. But here's where it gets intriguing—some government employers also sprinkle a little extra generosity by chipping into your retirement pot. Additionally, you can delay paying taxes and enjoy the benefits.

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The Potential Regulatory Minefields of Managing Employee Leave

Corporate Synergies

As of this writing, 12 states have expanded the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to add more time off or more classes of people covered. California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Washington have laws covering paid family leave. Five states currently require paid sick leave.

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New Study Ranks the Top 10 Countries with the Best Work-Life Balance

HR Digest

The index score appears to be a consolidation of multiple factors, including statutory annual leave, minimum statutory sick pay percentage, minimum wage, healthcare system, happiness index, average weekly work hours, and LGBTQ+ inclusivity.

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New employment laws to watch in 2020

Insperity

The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires that qualified employers grant up to 12 weeks per year of unpaid leave to eligible employees who need to care for family members or themselves. However, some states and local governments are implementing more generous leave policies for employees.