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Is Pregnancy a Qualifying Event? | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Is pregnancy a qualifying event ? Can an expectant mother be added to a group health plan as a dependent when she finds out about the pregnancy? Find out if pregnancy is considered a qualifying event and how to answer other frequently asked questions from expectant mothers.

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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: A New Era for Expectant Employees Arrived on June 27

HR Digest

This legislation, a beacon of hope for pregnant workers, seals the introduction of new rights for employees grappling with physical or mental conditions due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. In essence, it’s like the PDA’s bigger, bolder sibling, ready to fight for the rights of pregnant workers.

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Pregnancy disability leave — who and what are covered

Business Management Daily

Sophia planned to wait until later in her pregnancy to announce the news to people at her office, but she believes most of them already suspected. Needing to run to the washroom to throw up has become an hourly event, and she sits at her desk at lunch rather than deal with the smells encountered in the employee lounge.

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Avoid legal issues with compliant job descriptions

Business Management Daily

With a written, up-to-date job description in place, you can quickly and accurately evaluate whether an employee qualifies as exempt. In the event of a DOL investigation, not having an up-to-date job description that both the employee and employer are aware of can be a significant problem. Suppose you’re not on the same page.

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The Many Faces of Workplace Discrimination

HR Digest

Work, for most of us, takes up a significant portion of our lives. It’s where we spend the majority of our waking hours, striving to build a career, provide for ourselves and our loved ones, and find fulfillment. However, the reality is that not all workplaces are fair and inclusive.

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HR Rules and Regulations: A Guide to Compliance

HR Digest

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws protect individuals from discrimination based on factors such as age, disability, genetic information, national origin, race/color, sex, pregnancy, or religion. Pregnancy Discrimination Act: This act prohibits discrimination against pregnant employees and protects their rights in the workplace.

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What Harry and Meghan’s story could have looked like

Benefit Resource Inc.

Speaking of wedded bliss and babies, this couple could be the prime example for those qualifying events. What is a qualifying event? Using Meghan and Harry’s story as a reference, we’re going to look at these two examples, along with another less commonly discussed qualifying event: changing jobs.