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Camps are closed: Is your employee eligible for paid leave?

Business Management Daily

But the fact that school’s out this year, coupled with camps and other summer programs not opening, spells paid employee leave under the FFCRA (otherwise known as the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ). Did employees’ children attend the same camp or program during 2018 or 2019? FFCRA Background. Proceed with caution.

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Kellogg implements domestic abuse policy

Employee Benefits

The organisation, which employs more than 1,360 staff at its Manchester head office and Trafford and Wrexham factories, now offers an additional 10 days of paid leave, access to a free 24-hour confidential counselling service, flexible working arrangements and financial help for an initial legal support meeting.

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5 Must-Have Benefits for Millennial Employees

Best Money Moves

Paid Time Off was a benefits priority for 45 percent of millennials. General Mills recently overhauled their paid leave policy by tripling the length of paid maternity and paternity leave, introducing paid caregiver leave, and boosting bereavement and short-term disability benefits.

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2019 Employee Benefits Predictions

Winston Benefits

In 2019, employers will need to offer more than a competitive salary, paid vacation and a 401(k) plan to recruit prospective job candidates and retain top employees. Unemployment is low and the economy is strong, even with recent volatility in the stock market.

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Paternity leave in Massachusetts: What employers need to know

Genesis HR Solutions

In our article Paternity leave in 2018: Where the U.S. stands , we shared the following: The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 requires companies with more than 50 employees to provide 12 weeks of unpaid leave for new parents (both maternity and paternity leave). that offer paid family and medical leave: California.

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Minimum Wage in 2020: Increases by State

Best Money Moves

2019 Minimum Wage. Whenever there’s a legal change governing wages, worker classifications or paid leave requirements, it’s a good time to review current practices and make the necessary changes to ensure compliance. . Minimum Wage Increases by State in 2020. 2020 Minimum Wage. California. Minimum Wage Compliance.

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2 Top Tips for Increasing Employee Productivity

Best Money Moves

Stress was identified as a key employee health problem in the 2019 Cigna 360 Well-Being Survey. Recent research from Cigna highlights rising employee stress and two areas employers can target to minimize worker stress and increase productivity. Over 80 percent of workers say they’re stressed and almost 15 percent say they’re unable to cope.