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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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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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An Employer’s Ultimate Resource to Intermittent Leave

Patriot Software

When an employee comes to you to request time off, you may start asking yourself what kinds of leave you should offer. Perhaps you have a paid time off (PTO) policy. Or maybe your state has paid sick leave laws you must follow.

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Sick Leave in Massachusetts: What You Should Know

Genesis HR Solutions

Whether you’re getting questions from your own employees or just aren’t sure how Massachusetts paid sick leave policy works, this article will walk you through the laws and help you understand your compliance requirements. What is Massachusetts’ paid sick leave policy? Is PTO considered wages?

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Sick Leave in Massachusetts: What You Should Know

Genesis HR Solutions

Whether you’re getting questions from your own employees or just aren’t sure how Massachusetts paid sick leave policy works, this article will walk you through the laws and help you understand your compliance requirements. What is Massachusetts’ paid sick leave policy? Is PTO considered wages?

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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): What you need to know

Insperity

The FFCRA: Provides federally mandated emergency paid sick leave Expands the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and provides emergency provisions for coverage and eligibility Expands unemployment insurance benefits Provides employer tax credits to qualifying employers for certain costs related to the implementation of this law.

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Time off tracking pointers: How to track employee time off

Higginbotham

Paid time off that can be used for any purpose. Unpaid leave. A Strong PTO Policy. It’s important to create a clear paid time off policy that complies with state and federal regulations and lets employees know what is allowed. Under federal law, employers are not generally required to provide paid time off.