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Employee Benefits: A Key Part of Job Compensation

Money Talk

Paid Sick Leave- With this benefit, workers are paid but allowed to stay home when they, or sometimes a family member, are sick. Leave may be uniform for all employees (e.g., Some employers allow workers to accumulate sick leave. Paid Personal Days - This is a third type of fully taxable paid leave.

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Can an employee be terminated while on medical leave?

Business Management Daily

Most employment contracts have an at-will clause meaning you can terminate a position at any time for any legal reason. However, one situation that often comes with a cloud of confusion is whether an employee can be terminated while on medical leave. But that doesn’t mean you can’t fire an employee because they’re on leave.

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The Juggling Act of the COVID Circus

HR Digest

Employees and Employers are in unprecedented times where they are having to juggle work and virtual school. This article does not cover other qualifying factors for Employee leave under the FCCRA. Emergency Family and Medical Leave for Virtual School. Some schools have remained open, with restrictions. 29 U.S.C.A.

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FMLA return to work guidelines for employers

Business Management Daily

After an employee takes FMLA leave , they’re entitled to return to their prior position or an equivalent one. Such discrepancies could lead employees to file lawsuits or complaints with the DOL that their rights have been violated, so it’s best to fully understand the process before an employee is set to return from FMLA leave.

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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): What you need to know

Insperity

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) is part of the federal government’s effort to minimize the economic impact felt by American families dealing with the COVID-19 global pandemic. Together with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, also enacted by the U.S.

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What Is the Family and Maternity Leave Act? All You Need to Know

HR Digest

The Family and Maternity Leave Act is covered by the United States laws and is designed for employees who work at a company with more than 50 employees who have worked there for more than 20 weeks in the current or preceding year. Employees and employers must be aware of all the rights and nuances that come under it.

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Employee benefits for Caregivers in workplaces

HR Digest

People are living longer with more access to medical care and innovations and progress in medicine. What can employers do to see that this workforce is given maximum benefits to enact the dual role efficiently and comfortably? Women are typically thought of as the caregivers in society, but men now constitute 40% of family caregivers.