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Employee Benefits: The Only Guide You Need

Achievers

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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People over perks: Bridging employee benefits with strong HR

Insperity

Standard” benefits may include: Health, dental and vision insurance Retirement savings plan, with a company match Life insurance Disability insurance Workers’ compensation insurance Paid time off (PTO) – two weeks per year at a minimum, three weeks per year preferred.

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Can an employee be terminated while on medical leave?

Business Management Daily

However, one situation that often comes with a cloud of confusion is whether an employee can be terminated while on medical leave. Medical leave-related termination is a sensitive situation because employees on medical leave receive protection by numerous laws at the federal and state level that you have to consider.

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The importance of disability insurance

Higginbotham

It’s a real risk, and it’s why anyone who depends on a paycheck needs to understand the importance of disability insurance. Why is disability coverage important? If you had a one-in-four chance of losing your house to a flood , you’d probably want to protect it with flood insurance. The FMLA doesn’t guarantee paid leave.

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Pregnancy disability leave — who and what are covered

Business Management Daily

Is there such a thing as pregnancy disability leave ? The Pregnancy Discrimination Act , an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, notes that women affected by pregnancy or related conditions must be treated in the same manner as other applicants or employees who are similar in their ability or inability to work.

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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.

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Exploring Medical Leave Laws in America: What You Need to Know

HR Digest

In the United States, taking a leave of absence can be complicated, especially when it comes to medical emergencies or other personal reasons. Unlike in some other countries where paid leave is the norm, U.S. This can be frustrating for those dealing with a medical emergency, whether for themselves or a close family member.