WEX Inc.

MARCH 28, 2020

On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the "Act") was signed into law, requiring employers with less than 500 employees to provide paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. Let's dive in.

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Business Management Daily

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The change may seem minor, but it will have a large impact on employer’s reopening plans. Employers should incorporate this latest guidance into their reopening plans. For employers, the “close contact” definition comes into play when tracing contacts in the workplace. All employers with fewer than 500 employees are covered.

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PeopleStrategy

MAY 27, 2020

In addition to ensuring the office space is professionally cleaned and disinfected, employers should have personal protective equipment, hand sanitizer, soap and disinfecting wipes readily available to demonstrate your concern and commitment to keeping employees as healthy and safe as possible.

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Insperity

MARCH 17, 2020

Because public health conditions can change rapidly, it’s critical for employers to know: How to help protect employees and customers How to continue business operations during a pandemic How to rely on official sources to stay informed How to manage and mitigate organizational risks How to navigate potential legal issues that may arise.

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

By far, a personal health or medical issue, injury or disability are the most common reasons for employees to be absent for prolonged periods. Getting an employee back to work and re-integrated within their team efficiently has important benefits for both employer and employee. These are the most common leaves.

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Insperity

MARCH 8, 2022

There is a wide range of reasons for employees being out of office, including: Illnesses or medical emergencies Vacations Extended leaves (medical or personal) Appointments Bereavement Volunteerism Children’s school activities Religious holidays or floating holidays Elder care , child care or pet care.

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Business Management Daily

MARCH 13, 2020

6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act very soon. Stay tuned: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act is intended to be the first tranche of relief to help employees and employers deal with the work-related impacts of the coronavirus outbreak and the COVID-19 illness the virus causes.

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Business Management Daily

MARCH 30, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control, while not directly encouraging employers to set up vaccination clinics, has some advice for those wanting to. ” While this may not be a viable option for many employers, it could be an effective way to get employees vaccinated for some. Key things to know about COVID-19 vaccines. OK, shot time.

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Business Management Daily

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

New laws and court rulings have changed the already complicated Human Resource landscape for California employers. Recent legislation signed into law by Governor Newsom has only further muddied the waters for employers trying to stay in compliance. Smaller employers — those with 25 or fewer employees — now must pay $14 per hour.

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Business Management Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Businesses denying employees leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) have found themselves under the Department of Labor’s (DOL) ire. Because of the generally low dollar amounts in question, attorneys have not been quick to take up the cases of employees who claim they were illegally denied FFCRA leave.

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BerniePortal

OCTOBER 16, 2020

The Department of Labor (DOL) requires that employers post certain notices in their workplaces in order to ensure employees have access to information about their rights. Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law. The law defines various aspects of protection against discrimination in both hiring and employment practices.

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 10, 2020

Employment lawyer Nancy Delogu answers readers’ recent questions about operating their business during the pandemic, including paid sick leave, return to work anxiety and downsizing. Confused about paid sick leave during this time – help! A: Generally speaking, no.

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Genesis HR Solutions

AUGUST 16, 2021

Recently, we’ve heard questions from many small business owners who are wondering how to handle sick leave in Massachusetts. What is Massachusetts’ paid sick leave policy? Massachusetts employees have the right to take up to 40 hours of paid sick leave each calendar year under the Massachusetts paid sick leave law.

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Genesis HR Solutions

AUGUST 16, 2021

Recently, we’ve heard questions from many small business owners who are wondering how to handle sick leave in Massachusetts. What is Massachusetts’ paid sick leave policy? Massachusetts employees have the right to take up to 40 hours of paid sick leave each calendar year under the Massachusetts paid sick leave law.

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Business Management Daily

DECEMBER 30, 2022

What’s even worse is that it’s a workday, so you’re faced with the additional stress of deciding if you should use one of your sick days or not. That is, if your employer even allows sick time, as some companies and states don’t have sick leave policies. FMLA leave and ADA).

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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. Its focus is narrow , and the money affects only a few sectors of the medical and insurance business.

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UpstartHR

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Can an employee be docked on a yearly/scored performance evaluation for using their paid sick leave benefit for legitimate medical appointments? The Purpose of Employer Paid Leave. Lots of Issues with Sick and Vacation Time. Avoid the hype of “unlimited paid time off”

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Business Management Daily

AUGUST 24, 2020

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires paid leave for most employees impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Quarantine, testing, treatment, caring for family are all covered. That time would be paid under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA). FFCRA basics.

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PeopleStrategy

APRIL 3, 2020

In the past two weeks, two major pieces of legislation have been passed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic: the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES). Below you will find summaries of key provisions within each Act that impact employers and employees.

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Business Management Daily

MAY 4, 2020

The future of the Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) is taking shape before our eyes. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to keep sick workers out of the workplace. In passing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Congress authorized limited paid leave for the rest of 2020.

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Business Management Daily

APRIL 10, 2020

Accommodating working parents can be very challenging for employers as we all react to the COVID-19 pandemic. Employers have several options to allow working parents to do their job while taking care of their kids. Does the employer still need the employee’s job to be done? Emergency Paid Sick Leave regulations.

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Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Whether it is a hurricane threatening landfall, a wildfire devastating portions of a state, or another natural disaster, here are five issues affected employers may consider as they face employee safety issues, possible property damage, and potential work closures. Employers can also consult the U.S. Safety Issues. The FEMA Mobile App.

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Business Management Daily

AUGUST 12, 2020

The Department of Labor has been busy updating employer advice on the interplay between the coronavirus pandemic and the paid leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act and the FMLA. Families First Act provisions. Fair Labor Standards Act.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

They tend to prefer open-ended paid time off (PTO) to allow more time to attend to family obligations, enjoy more travel opportunities and even engage in volunteer activities – with the caveat that as long as work gets done, it’s OK. They’re available beyond typical business hours, frequently checking and responding to emails or texts.

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Business Management Daily

JANUARY 13, 2021

Pandemic leave policies are a hot topic in 2021 after many of the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act’s (FFCRA) federal mandatory provisions expired at the end of 2020. The FFCRA – the first comprehensive federal paid leave law – set the floor for COVID-19 leave. Current federal law on pandemic leave.

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Insperity

APRIL 7, 2014

What is an employer to do? Does Gloria tend to take sick leave on Fridays, Mondays or days surrounding holidays? Because the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires a doctor’s note after three consecutive days, many companies use the three-day guideline for sick days.

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Business Management Daily

AUGUST 5, 2020

Here’s a sampling of three recent lawsuits that illustrate some of the legal perils that await employers in the coronavirus pandemic age. FFCRA paid sick leave. She told her employer about the test and the recommendation to quarantine. They came back negative, but she still felt sick. FMLA interference.

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McNees

MARCH 18, 2021

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “Act”) was signed into law on March 11, 2021. The Act increases the amount an employee can exclude from the employee’s income and contribute to a dependent care assistance plan from $5,000 to $10,500 for the year 2021 only. Credit for Paid Sick Leave and Paid Family Medical Leave.

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Higginbotham

OCTOBER 14, 2022

If employers don’t provide adequate compensation, they risk losing their workers. 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. Turnover can hurt productivity and company morale.

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Higginbotham

MAY 17, 2022

Whether it’s paid time off or unpaid leave, time away from work is essential for work-life balance and overall employee wellbeing. However, as an employer, you probably want to know how much time your workers are taking off and verify that company policy is being followed. are entitled to 28 days of annual leave.

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Genesis HR Solutions

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

The most common compliance pitfalls small businesses face Tips to help employers maintain compliance How to find a reputable partner to help navigate HR compliance requirements. Noncompliance with state and federal laws and regulations can be extremely costly for an employer. Let’s have a conversation. What is HR compliance?

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Genesis HR Solutions

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Tips to help employers maintain compliance. Noncompliance with state and federal laws and regulations can be extremely costly for an employer. Most employers don’t have a handbook that thoroughly addresses the processes and activities of their employees… do you? The most common compliance pitfalls small businesses face.

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Corporate Synergies

APRIL 29, 2019

Due to current and emerging local, state and federal laws, managing employee leave is fraught with issues. Here’s a solution for employers to consider. Family and medical leave policies are in flux as new state and local laws are enacted and employers are starting to offer both paid and unpaid options to their employees.

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Business Management Daily

DECEMBER 8, 2020

FMLA calendar choices may be more complex for employers to make than ever before. With the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) set to expire, employers can’t just roll back their leave policies to 2019. Lawmakers designed them to provide employers with flexibility when scheduling leave.

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Business Management Daily

APRIL 19, 2021

For HR, one of the most difficult FMLA challenges is figuring out exactly how much FMLA leave workers can take. Beyond that, there’s the confusion over last year’s pandemic paid leave laws and the most recent extension. Beyond that, there’s the confusion over last year’s pandemic paid leave laws and the most recent extension.

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Empuls

AUGUST 27, 2024

It will keep the staff covered against all manner of medical facilities and remuneration for partaking in various healthcare services. Paid time off (PTO) PTOs include vacation days, sick leaves, and personal days. The impact of benefit options for employees on employee satisfaction and HR best practices 1.

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Insperity

JUNE 16, 2016

For example, once you have 50 or more employees within a 75-mile radius, you must let eligible employees take job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Because municipalities are more nimble and can enact laws faster, you’ll find that cities often have their own set of laws for employers.

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