Achievers

AUGUST 3, 2020

When you address the manner in which your company wants to interact with the outside world, it leaves employees feeling hopeful and inspires trust in your customers. leaves your business looking ordinary. Their guiding values include: Act with uncompromising honesty and integrity in everything we do. Make them unique.

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HR Bartender

APRIL 30, 2015

I recently received a question about the United Kingdom’s Shared Parental Leave law. blog would write about UK employment law, it’s simple. Issues like parental leave exist everywhere. Can you give us a brief description of the United Kingdom’s new shared parental leave law? And if you’re wondering why a U.S.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 10, 2022

The reason: According to research from Johns Hopkins University, poorly managed chronic medical conditions cost employers an estimated $198 billion every year. These costs show up in several ways: Direct usage of medical services such as preventable ER visits and hospitalization. Cost of temporary workers. Absenteeism.

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Insperity

MARCH 17, 2020

Adapt your sick leave and other attendance policies. This choice is as much about encouraging people to play it safe when sick by staying home as it is about being supportive of the local medical community. If an employee’s family member is sick, allow the employee to stay home to provide continuous care.

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InterWest Insurance Services

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

A recent report from insurance brokerage Gallagher shows businesses are balancing workers’ physical and emotional health against ever-rising costs. There are many cost drivers in health care and insurers and employers are in a fine balancing act of trying to keep a lid on costs and also keeping their employees happy.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MAY 11, 2023

American workers are more stressed than ever coming out of the pandemic, and an increasing number of people are also struggling with mental health issues. That’s why more employers are stepping up to provide their workers with benefits to support behavioral health and emotional well-being.

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PeopleStrategy

MAY 27, 2020

If they can’t work remotely, they must still be paid under the emergency medical leave provisions created by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) , but you’ll earn this back as tax credits. Asking laid-off workers back could be more complicated as some may choose to stick with unemployment.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 1, 2023

For 2024, for a plan to qualify as an HDHP the deductible must be at least $1,400 for an individual and $2,800 for a family. These plans usually have an attached health savings account to which your workers can transfer funds pre-tax from their paychecks to use for paying deductibles, copays and other medical expenses.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 22, 2023

For 2024, for a plan to qualify as an HDHP the deductible must be at least $1,400 for an individual and $2,800 for a family. These plans usually have an attached health savings account to which your workers can transfer funds pre-tax from their paychecks to use for paying deductibles, copays and other medical expenses.

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Workers' Compensation

JULY 14, 2023

A report released today by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) finds that the agency that manages workers’ compensation claims filed by state employees failed to remedy deficiencies identified three years ago. The Division didn’t follow through on most of what it said it would do,” said Kevin Walsh, Acting State Comptroller.

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Workers' Compensation

JANUARY 5, 2022

Background The workers’ compensation system faces an enormous challenge in 2022 as the novel consequences of the most recent surge of SARS-CoV-2 infection engulf the nation. The issues will include: evaluating temporary disability benefits, delivering medical treatment, and estimating the nature and extent of disability. 340, 191 A.3d

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Expansion of the California Family Rights Act. AB 1033 expands the CFRA to allow employees to take family and medical leave to care for a parent-in-law with a serious health condition. The new definition of “worksites” for the purposes of the law has been changed to exclude telework.

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Workers' Compensation

APRIL 3, 2024

Unlike the NJ workers' compensation claims, there is no cap on punitive damages available for claims under the NJ Law Against Discrimination. LAD claims are specifically excluded from the restrictions of the Punitive Damage Acts [PDA]. Given the plaintiff's medical condition, she was also financially vulnerable.

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Abel HR

OCTOBER 8, 2020

California lawmakers this month signed into law a new measure that expands the typical family and medical leave to include businesses with fewer employees and expands the reasons for protected leave and the types of family members that can be covered. what does this mean and could your state be next?

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The Workcomp Writer

JANUARY 10, 2023

As I have noted early each January for many, many years now, prior to the death of my mentor and friend, Dr. Arthur Larson, the original author of the oft-cited Larson treatises in workers’ compensation law (and in employment discrimination law, as well), Arthur and I began a quirky—though humorous—New Year’s tradition.

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Abel HR

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

As we touched on in a previous blog posting, a Covid-19 infection is not considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it currently stands. But first, let’s strip it back to basics.

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Vantage Circle

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

When chosen and implemented thoughtfully, employee perks act as a talent magnet. What can you take away from the blog Key Takeaways What are employee perks? These perks, tailored to meet American workers' needs and wants, can create a positive workplace, boost employee happiness, and tap into untapped potential.

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Abel HR

JULY 27, 2021

In May, the US House of Representatives passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act , which if subsequently passed in the Senate, will require employers to reasonably accommodate workers and job applicants who need accommodations due to pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.

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BerniePortal

MARCH 12, 2020

*This blog is adapted from the HR Party of One episode, Employee Leave: Setting Your PTO Policy which you can view below. Grant created the eight-hour workday for federal workers, but it took much longer for this standard to reach the private sector. That’s because there are no federal requirements around paid leave.

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Abel HR

APRIL 9, 2020

According to the EEOC , pregnancy discrimination is defined as any unfavorable treatment towards an applicant or an employee due to pregnancy, childbirth, or any medical condition related to pregnancy and childbirth. keep the door open for additional conversations as and when their condition changes and additional accommodations are needed.

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PeopleStrategy

APRIL 3, 2020

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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Abel HR

MARCH 24, 2021

.” With more businesses beginning to think about their return-to-work plans, we wanted to highlight what employers can and do to protect your pregnant workers. When it comes to making a workplace accommodation, it falls to the pregnant worker to make the request and for you, as the employer, to determine whether it is reasonable.

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Abel HR

APRIL 28, 2021

The benefits vary, but employees agree they want better health insurance, work flexibility, and more leaves at work. Federal laws stipulate that employers should follow workers’ compensation laws. In terms of leave, there’s the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Leave Benefits.

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Genesis HR Solutions

OCTOBER 3, 2019

As an employer in the Commonwealth, you need to understand the complexities specific to Massachusetts salary laws, hiring, and employing workers. In some circumstances, the employer may pay these workers the service rate. During their meal breaks, workers must be free of all duties. They must also be free to leave the workplace.

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Workers' Compensation

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

The input we receive from the Advisory Council that will be created through my Executive Order and online portal will provide valuable insight into how our State can use these funds to further bolster and expand our ongoing support for the many families and communities impacted by this crisis.” Executive Order No.

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Abel HR

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Business 101 dictates that you really can’t fire someone for actually requesting and being granted time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). But what if the employee in question has had some serious performance issues before the leave was granted?

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Abel HR

JANUARY 28, 2021

Rounding out the top five were Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) leave violations (144), wage and hour disputes (113) and disability discrimination (95). Similarly, leave requests related to Corona need to be uniformly allowed for all staff, not just those that interact with clients or have a customer-facing role.

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PeopleStrategy

MAY 24, 2018

Family leave has been subject to much scrutiny and debate in recent years. And two current employment trends are putting additional pressure on employers to take a closer look at their current parental leave policies: Employees want better work-life balance as they seek a higher quality of life.

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 16, 2023

Day, assemble your team to volunteer and carry out acts of service for underprivileged communities, organize food drives, and educate your people about how racism persists in all aspects of our society. Random Acts of Kindness Day: February 17, 2023, Friday. The owner of the most aesthetically pleasing desk wins a prize!

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Empuls

APRIL 28, 2023

In this blog, we'll explore some creative and effective employee benefits ideas that can help you build a happier, healthier, and more engaged workforce. Some benefits are required by law, such as social security and workers' compensation, while others are voluntary and vary depending on the employer and industry.

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Business Management Daily

MAY 20, 2024

Reading a blog or guest post about what it’s like to work for you. Encourage and Act on Feedback from Current Team Members You won’t have control over what former employees say about you on websites like Glassdoor, so your best defense is to provide a stellar employee experience. hybrid schedules, free coffee, etc.).

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Empuls

OCTOBER 11, 2023

family-owned superstore chain, observed that increasing the frequency of employee rewards from twice a month to twice a week led to a 5% increase in customer satisfaction. When an employee leaves, the respective team needs to absorb the extra work, creating more unsatisfied, unwilling employees. And it directly means happy customers.

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Empuls

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Company-wide Off Days and Family-friendly leave policies help beat stress, neutralize fatigue, and recharge. " Promotion decisions at Hubspot are mapped back to the cultural framework, while peer bonuses - where workers nominate someone who has demonstrated a core value - help the company put its behavior where its code is.

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InterWest Insurance Services

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

When employee files a federal Family and Medical Leave Act request to either deal with a health issue or care for a loved one, their employer is often put in a tight spot, particularly if the person serves a vital role in their organization.

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Flimp Communications

OCTOBER 21, 2024

According to one frequently cited estimate, 10% of Americans have a medical condition that could be considered an invisible disability. Other people constantly “push through” their disabling issues and manage to work full time, participate in family life, socialize, and even exercise without external indications of their inner distress.

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Workers' Compensation

JULY 29, 2022

The w idely bipartisan Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022 previously passed the senate 84-14. Following the failed cloture vote on the widely bipartisan Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022, U.S.

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