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Employee benefits for small businesses

Higginbotham

Health Insurance for Small Business. Under the ACA, small employers with fewer than 50 full-time equivalent employees are not required to offer health insurance or subject to the employer shared responsibility provisions. Disability Insurance and Life Insurance. Life insurance is a popular choice.

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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. It is important to differentiate between medical leave and sick leave.

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Can an employee be terminated while on medical leave?

Business Management Daily

As with the ADA, to be protected by FMLA , you must meet particular criteria related to your status with the company and your reason for going on leave. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) protects employees who work for a company with 15+ employees who go on pregnancy-related leave. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act. State laws.

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HR Consulting in Boston

Genesis HR Solutions

As of 2021, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington and the District of Columbia offer—or will offer—paid family and medical leave. Hawaii provides paid medical leave in the form of temporary disability insurance.

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HR Compliance: What Every Business Owner Should Know

Genesis HR Solutions

As of 2021, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington and the District of Columbia offer—or will offer—paid family and medical leave. Hawaii provides paid medical leave in the form of temporary disability insurance.

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10 most popular employee benefits and perks

Higginbotham

Common benefits include life insurance, disability insurance, dental insurance and vision insurance. Other options may include long-term care insurance and critical illness insurance. These insurance options are often offered as voluntary benefits. Mental Health Benefits. Caregiving Benefits.

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New Laws for 2023 part II

InterWest Insurance Services

This blanket requirement has essentially resulted in employers being on the hook for unlimited paid sick leave related to the coronavirus throughout the pandemic for both positive cases and those excluded due to an exposure. 9) Bereavement leave. Tree service contractors (D-49). Starting Jan. 7) Permanent COVID standard.

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