HR Digest

APRIL 20, 2024

The United States lacks a federal maternity leave policy , making it the only high-income nation without mandated paid leave for new mothers. While 96 percent of countries provide some form of paid maternity leave, and 81 countries extend this benefit to new fathers, the U.S.

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Flimp Communications

APRIL 3, 2020

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), the second piece of legislation, makes provision for paid sick or family leave for reasons related to the COVID-19 outbreak. These create new issues for employee benefits management and employee communications in general.

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 5, 2024

Balancing demanding work obligations and a growing family can be a big challenge for employees, especially when they have just welcomed a new child. However, limited parental leave options in the United States often hinder them. Paid Parental Leave is what? Paid Parental Leave is what?

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Working mothers represented by unions are 17% more likely to use paid maternity leave than mothers not represented by unions. All workers expecting a new baby have the same worry: can she take maternity leave? How can the government help with maternity leave conditions? What are the conditions surrounding it? Conclusion.

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Higginbotham

JUNE 25, 2024

With this loss, they’ll need time off to attend the funeral and grieve with their family. Clear bereavement leave policies and offering bereavement pay could help make this difficult situation easier for the employee, their colleagues and the organization as a whole. According to the U.S. Need to handle practical matters.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 5, 2023

The Carer’s Leave Act will provide employees caring for a dependent with a long-term care need with one week of flexible unpaid leave a year. Employee assistance programmes , financial assistance and highlighting external and internal resources are good forms of support. appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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Higginbotham

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Worker Reclassification – Impact on Employee Benefits As mentioned in last month’s HR update, on Jan. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule implementing a tougher analysis for worker classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). 10, 2024, the U.S.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The Carer’s Leave Bill, which grants ‘unpaid carers’ a week of unpaid leave has been approved and backed by the Government. According to The Carers Trust, an unpaid carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support.

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Empuls

APRIL 22, 2024

  They are your brand ambassadors: Your employees represent your company culture both inside and outside the workplace.   The never-ending disappearing act: where does your paycheck go?  But in today's job market, employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. the list goes on.  

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Business Management Daily

JANUARY 8, 2025

Why offer bereavement leave? Unfortunately, we all will encounter the loss of a family member or close friend in our lives. One of the best ways employers can support employees in dealing with these losses is to offer bereavement leave. Bereavement leave is an often overlooked form of paid time off.

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Higginbotham

AUGUST 25, 2023

The FMLA doesn’t guarantee paid leave. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, eligible workers have the right to take up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave due to health issues. At the same time, you’ll likely face expensive medical bills. Regular underwriting vs. little to no underwriting.

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Empuls

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Legal assistance – Employee-sponsored legal assistance can offer legal support or access to lawyers and attorneys to help with family law, community laws, fraud, Medicare, tax assistance, identity theft, unemployment benefits, or transactions with legal implications. This affects the employer's bottom line. 

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Empuls

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Companies are constantly seeking ways to stand out, and one of the most effective strategies is offering cool employee benefits. These benefits enhance the overall work experience and foster employee loyalty and satisfaction. Why offer cool benefits?

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 11, 2024

Paid parental leave policies are an excellent way to enhance employee benefit offerings and support the well-being of new parents within your Company. Offering robust benefits, including parental leave, can also help support more competitive recruiting and better retention.

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HR Digest

MARCH 7, 2023

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. However, there are some laws that protect certain types of leave.

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Business Management Daily

JULY 9, 2021

It’s best to start your employee manual with a thorough table of contents to help employees refer back to specific workplace policies. The employee handbook examples below can help you start building your own handbook. Please exercise care when recording your hours and leave time taken. Attendance policy. Dress code.

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Vantage Circle

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

When chosen and implemented thoughtfully, employee perks act as a talent magnet. They send a powerful message - the organization values employees, fostering belonging and loyalty. What can you take away from the blog Key Takeaways What are employee perks? And what are HR’s going to gain from it? percent and 36.1

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Benefits Notes

MARCH 31, 2021

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “ARPA”) into law. Many of the provisions in this sweeping legislation bring changes to the employee benefits world of which employers should take note and which are summarized below. Subsidized COBRA. Plans Subject to the ARPA Rules.

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Hppy

APRIL 27, 2021

HR managers must be aware of the Civil Rights Act, Equal Pay Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, etc., to protect the labor rights of the employees in the company. Unfair behavior towards employees based on race, sex, religion, nationality, and disability. for the employees. Protect Labor Rights. Enforcing Laws.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

According to the most recent BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) data, 23% of private industry workers regularly have access to paid family leave. states offering family leave laws, the answer should be yes. So, what is paid family leave? states offering family leave?

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