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Increased paid leave trends in 2024

WEX Inc.

This shift in mindset has led to a surge in various types of increased paid leave, reflecting a growing awareness of the diverse needs of today’s workforce. Let’s take a look at some of the most recent trends regarding increased paid leave. The information in this blog post is for educational purposes only.

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Chicago Employees to Receive 10 Days of Paid Leave

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

As of December 31, 2023, all employees physically working in Chicago for at least two hours in a two-week period will earn both one hour of paid leave and one hour of paid sick leave for every 35 hours worked, pursuant to an ordinance passed by the Chicago City Council on November 9, 2023.

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Illinois’ New Paid Leave Law: What Employers Need to Know

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA) was signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker on March 13, 2023, ensuring that all workers in Illinois receive 40 hours of paid time off annually for any purpose.

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Ensuring compliance in benefits administration post-election

WEX Inc.

For example, states may introduce unique healthcare mandates, paid leave policies , or additional benefit entitlements that employers need to incorporate into their benefits administration practices. The information in this blog post is for educational purposes only. It is not legal, tax or investment advice.

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Your 2025 benefits compliance checklist: What you need to know

WEX Inc.

State-level paid leave programs Many states are introducing or updating paid family and medical leave programs. The information in this blog post is for educational purposes only. WEX receives compensation from some of the merchants identified in its blog posts. It is not legal or tax advice.

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Why employee wellness matters – and how it’s good for business

Insperity

Increased paid time off (PTO) and alternative forms of paid leave. Of course, this depends on their role and requires some parameters to be put in place.) Flexibility at work may include: Remote or hybrid work options. Flexible schedules. Why is flexibility important to wellness?

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Effective Ways to Reward Employees for Good Performance

Vantage Circle

Extra Time Off and Paid Leave How it helps: Offering extra time off or special paid leave options as a reward for hard work significantly enhances an employee’s well-being and job satisfaction. For any related queries, contact editor@vantagecircle.com

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