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Employee Benefits: The Only Guide You Need

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Federal and state mandated benefits include health insurance, worker’s compensation, unemployment insurance, and required leave time for caring for family and/or personal medical purposes. Health insurance, and family and medical leave, are not required for all businesses.

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Balancing Employee Privacy And Support: HR’s Role In Long-Term Disability Cases

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With the rise in long-term disability claims—everything from mental health issues to chronic conditions like arthritis—HR professionals need to be well-prepared to handle these sensitive situations while respecting confidentiality. According to the U.S. Image by Freepik 1.

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Mental Injuries- Part 3: Implications for Disability Insurers and Workers’ Compensation

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

The apparent rise in mental disability claims is a significant issue for disability insurers and workers’ compensation systems. I accept the following as a fundamental principle for workers’ compensation: If work is the cause of injury and disability, then the compensation and treatment should be funded by the employer.