Patriot Software

JUNE 22, 2022

With the passage of the Healthy Delaware Families Act (the Act), Delaware became the 11th state to guarantee paid parental, medical, and military leave for employees. Delaware paid family leave (PFL) touches the lives of both employees and their employers.

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InterWest Insurance Services

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

AB 2499 makes significant changes to California’s “jury, court and victim time off” law by expanding instances when a victim of a “qualifying act of violence” can take time off, and provides protections against retaliation for taking that paid time off. Obtain medical attention after a QAV.

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Business Management Daily

AUGUST 16, 2021

However, one situation that often comes with a cloud of confusion is whether an employee can be terminated while on medical leave. Medical leave-related termination is a sensitive situation because employees on medical leave receive protection by numerous laws at the federal and state level that you have to consider.

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InterWest Insurance Services

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

When employee files a federal Family and Medical Leave Act request to either deal with a health issue or care for a loved one, their employer is often put in a tight spot, particularly if the person serves a vital role in their organization.

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Patriot Software

MAY 2, 2022

Thanks to the passage of its new Time to Care Act, Maryland is now the tenth state to mandate paid family and medical leave for employees. If you’re a Maryland employer, the Maryland paid family leave program applies to you. You must make payroll changes and provide written notices to your employees.

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Business Management Daily

MAY 2, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic brought mandatory vaccinations and medical screenings to many companies, which has caused some controversy regarding the confidentiality of employee medical information. In particular, many want to know who should and who should not have access to their employee medical records.

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Business Management Daily

MAY 2, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic brought mandatory vaccinations and medical screenings to many companies, which has caused some controversy regarding the confidentiality of employee medical information. In particular, many want to know who should and who should not have access to their employee medical records.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was enacted in 1993, a year when the idea of working a corporate job from a living room was rare. When the law was passed, the FMLA didn’t contemplate a remote workforce. Now, and especially post-pandemic, many companies are embracing a fully remote workforce (e.g.,

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Insperity

APRIL 7, 2020

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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Money Talk

AUGUST 18, 2022

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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Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Leave of absence, such as FMLA, allows employees to take extra time off to care for their health and family without worrying about losing their jobs. However, administering these leaves can be challenging for employers. One of the most complex leave types for employers to manage and track is intermittent leave.

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HR Digest

JULY 30, 2023

From the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), we’ll break down the essential regulations that can impact your business. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): A Balancing Act The FMLA is like that aunt who always shows up uninvited to family gatherings.

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HR Bartender

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

An AI policy is now just as essential as, for example, your anti-harassment or Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) policies. An AI policy is now just as essential as, for example, your anti-harassment or Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) policies. Ready or not – AI is here.

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 20, 2022

Is there such a thing as pregnancy disability leave ? The Pregnancy Discrimination Act , an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, notes that women affected by pregnancy or related conditions must be treated in the same manner as other applicants or employees who are similar in their ability or inability to work.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 30, 2023

The [act] will mean that those caring for older family members will be able to tailor their work schedules to accommodate their ever-changing caregiving needs , which will undoubtedly have a positive impact on their wellbeing needs and happiness at work,” he explains.

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HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2023

Employee leave and absence management can be a complex and challenging process for many organizations. Managing workplace leave and absences can have significant impacts on productivity , staffing, and overall business operations. Why is managing employee leave and absence important?

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HR Bartender

OCTOBER 22, 2024

AI may incorrectly categorize time as non-compensable work hours: Worker activity Productivity/performance Keystrokes Eye movements Internet browsing AI should not determine whether an employee is performing ‘hours worked’ under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 25, 2024

Therefore, it’s essential to have a sick leave policy in place to give your employees some time off when needed. There are plenty of legal considerations and workplace trends to keep up with that will inform how you should build or update your sick leave policy. What is sick leave? Here are the most common options.

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HR Digest

JULY 10, 2024

The lawsuit alleged that the company was in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) , which required employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees if it did not pose an undue hardship to them. The case was filed with the U.S.

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Business Management Daily

MARCH 27, 2020

Something as simple as colleague calling off for the day or sharing on social media that a family member is sick will set off alarm bells of anxiety. That’s where medical information and privacy rules come into play. The law includes a provision protecting medical information. HIPAA Privacy Rule. What’s covered.

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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. State Maternity Leave Laws Across the U.S.

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Fringe Benefit Analysts

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Premium Rates Because an insurance carrier must obey simple math in order to function, it needs to bring in at least as much in premiums as it costs to pay the incurred medical claims (and the employees of the insurance carrier often want to take home paychecks, too). What Is Pooling?

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Business Management Daily

JULY 1, 2024

Doctor’s Note Requirements for Sick Leave, Medical Leave, & ADA Accommodations Employers sometimes request employees to provide a doctor’s note to verify the need for sick leave or workplace accommodations. However, matters related to an employee’s illness or medical condition can be tricky.

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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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Genesis HR Solutions

OCTOBER 18, 2018

have adopted paid leave statutes. When Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed the Paid Family & Medical Leave Act (PFML) in June, the Bay State became the sixth. Here are the benefits workers will receive: Workers will receive 12 weeks of paid leave to: Be with a newborn, adopted, or foster child.

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InterWest Insurance Services

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

There are many cost drivers in health care and insurers and employers are in a fine balancing act of trying to keep a lid on costs and also keeping their employees happy. And while firms are leaving no stone unturned in their quest for reducing costs, some are also adding new services employees are keen on.

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InterWest Insurance Services

APRIL 11, 2023

Department of Labor recently issued new guidance on the federal Family Medical Leave Act that has upended the notion of what qualifies as leave under the statute. The takeaway It’s important to note how many hours of leave a worker is eligible for.

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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. Currently, only 27% of American workers employed in the private sector have access to paid family leave.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 6, 2020

This article is a guide for Employers on the application of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FCCRA”) as related to managing work and leave options for Employees who have children at home who would ordinarily be in school or in daycare. Emergency Family and Medical Leave for Virtual School.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 25, 2024

Insurance and reinsurance firm MS Amlin has introduced a paid carer’s leave policy to support its employees. The leave can be taken flexibly as individual or consecutive full or half days. The post MS Amlin introduces paid carer’s leave policy appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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Patriot Software

JULY 21, 2021

Do you know your Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) responsibilities? Now, throw in a holiday. Do you still know how FMLA and holidays work? Here are some popular questions when it comes to FMLA and holidays: Do holidays count toward an employee’s FMLA eligibility?

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Business Management Daily

JULY 19, 2023

Employees want to be able to build a fulfilling career while also starting a family and being present for their children. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees the ability to take work leave for the birth, foster care placement, or adoption of a child and to bond with the child.

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HR Digest

MAY 29, 2023

These are some fringe benefits you generally must provide to your employees: Fringe benefits required by law The essential fringe benefits are intended to provide employees with medical care, help them in the event of job loss, and provide them with retirement income to sustain them during retirement.

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Business Management Daily

MARCH 20, 2024

Depression and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Collaborating with a depressed employee is not only a caring thing to do, it also may be legally necessary. It provides certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. It also requires that their group health benefits be maintained during the leave.”

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 8, 2024

Our research and work with companies globally suggest various strategies: Supportive HR policies Implement policies that support employees in terms of sexual reproductive health (SRH), such as maternity and paternity leave, flexible work arrangements for parents, and fertility treatment coverage. Shared parental leave is also a must.

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HR Lineup

APRIL 8, 2024

Family and Medical Leave California provides several types of leave protections to employees to address family and medical needs. Privacy Right California is a pioneer in data privacy legislation, and as of 2024, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) remains a significant factor in employment law.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

The Family and Medical Leave Act came out with certain new provisions under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) for virus-related illnesses. Employers who employ 500 or more employees and fall outside the ambit of the FFCRA are still obliged to grant paid leave under the FMLA.

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