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California’s Assembly Bill 5 (AB-5) Threatens to Rain on the Gig Economy Parade

HR Digest

The so-called “ABC test” also applies to a variety of claims including claims for unemployment insurance, paid family leave, paid sick leave, workers’ compensation, payment of wages upon termination of employment, and claims for overtime.

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What New Leave, Stimulus Legislation Mean for HR and Employee Communications

Flimp Communications

New Expanded Leave Policies, Familiar Loopholes and Limits. The FFCRA carries the potential to transform the American sick-leave situation. Basically, it states that you get two weeks of paid sick leave if you are ill or quarantined or if you’re caring for a sick family member, and all at full pay.

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Victory for US Rail Workers with New Sick Leave Policy

HR Digest

Last year railroads came under fire for not agreeing to paid sick leave for US rail workers during labor negotiations. “ unionized railroad workers at major railroads are now covered by new sick leave agreements, a trade group said Monday. 1, members will have up to 7 paid days of sick leave.

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Protecting your business from COVID lawsuit liability

Business Management Daily

As of December 31, 2020, employers are no longer required to offer Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) or Emergency Family and Medical Leave. The extension does not provide longer periods of EPSL or paid FMLA leave. Conduct employee training regarding safe work procedures; and. FMLA and FFCRA.