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New Law Expands Paid Sick Leave for California Workers

InterWest Insurance Services

Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that will increase the amount of paid sick leave days California workers are eligible for. The law, SB 616, will expand the minimum number of paid sick leave days that employers are required to provide to five days (40 hours) from the current three, or 24 hours.

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COVID Paid Sick Leave May Be Coming Back

InterWest Insurance Services

Legislators in Sacramento have fast-tracked new legislation that will extend paid COVID-19 leave benefits for workers in California. 1 would qualify for paid leave. The employee is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and seeking a medical diagnosis. AB 84, which Gov. The legislation is retroactive to Jan.

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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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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. It is important to differentiate between medical leave and sick leave.

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Medical Debt Reform; How It May Impact Employer Group Health Plans

Griffin Benefits

Known as Prop 209 , this measure would reduce the maximum interest rate allowable on medical debt from 10% to 3% and expand the assets exempt from medical debt collectors. THE RISE OF MEDICAL DEBT. It isn’t a secret that medical care is expensive, and many out-of-pocket costs under health plans have increased.

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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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American Workers Are Burned Out; Employers Can Help

InterWest Insurance Services

The biggest stressor Aflac noted that one of the biggest causes of stress and anxiety among workers is unexpected medical expenses. Moreover, while many employees have financial resources to cover medical emergencies, the state of financial wellness among the workers remains fragile. Paid sick leave.