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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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COVID-19 Resources: FFCRA & CARES Acts

PeopleStrategy

In the past two weeks, two major pieces of legislation have been passed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic: the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES). Below you will find summaries of key provisions within each Act that impact employers and employees.

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California HR law update — what employers everywhere need to know

Business Management Daily

These cover the gamut from paid sick leave and medical leave, occupational safety rules, and expanded coverage for more family members like parents-in-law. California Family Rights Act (CFRA) changes. This provision followed an expansion of coverage under the CFRA in 2021.

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The American Rescue Plan Act: COBRA Subsidies and Other Employee Benefit Changes

McNees

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “Act”) was signed into law on March 11, 2021. The Act increases the amount an employee can exclude from the employee’s income and contribute to a dependent care assistance plan from $5,000 to $10,500 for the year 2021 only. Dependent Care Assistance Plan.

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Employee benefits for small businesses

Higginbotham

workers who quit in 2021 said that low pay was a reason, and 43 percent said that a lack of good benefits was a reason. According to the 2021 Employer Health Benefits Survey from KFF, 56 percent of firms with three to 49 workers offer health benefits to at least some of their workers. The Benefits of Employee Benefits.

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FMLA calendars are muddied by expiring COVID relief

Business Management Daily

With the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) set to expire, employers can’t just roll back their leave policies to 2019. Calendar options under the Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) were devised long before COVID and the FFCRA. Using the Calendar Year for FMLA leave.

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Time off tracking pointers: How to track employee time off

Higginbotham

Whether it’s paid time off or unpaid leave, time away from work is essential for work-life balance and overall employee wellbeing. are entitled to 28 days of annual leave. The APA’s 2021 Work and Well-being Survey found that 79 percent of U.S. Paid time off can help workers relax and recharge. Sick leave.