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Migraines in the workplace: Your ADA rights and employer obligations

Business Management Daily

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law. It requires employers to provide workplace accommodations for people with qualifying medical conditions. The Americans with Disabilities Act defines a disability as a physical or mental health impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

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Core Company Values: 12 Inspiring Examples

Achievers

Defining your company values requires a close examination of your organization’s culture and vision. When you address the manner in which your company wants to interact with the outside world, it leaves employees feeling hopeful and inspires trust in your customers. leaves your business looking ordinary. Make them unique.

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Cafeteria plans for health insurance: Understanding Section 125 benefits

Higginbotham

Although they cannot use FSAs to pay for insurance premiums , employees can use them for a wide range of other health-related costs, such as health insurance deductibles, copays, prescription drugs, medical equipment and over-the-counter medications. Employers can also offer Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) as part of a cafeteria plan.

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How to manage FMLA leave for employees with migraines

Business Management Daily

Taking FMLA leave for migraines and chronic headaches is completely acceptable, but it may be a bit more complicated than a more straightforward reason like childbirth. Migraines are a problem that is not only harder to prove but also typically require employees to take their leave intermittently. Employee requests leave.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill introduces financial and mental wellbeing benefits

Employee Benefits

These include a SupportLinc employee assistance programme, supplied by by CuraLinc Healthcare, which includes six free sessions with a licensed counsellor or mental health coach, as well as access to tools, resources and community support for legal, financial and family matters.

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Employee benefits for small businesses

Higginbotham

Many workers have family members, often including young children, who depend on their income. Life insurance helps ensure that they will be able to provide for their families even if the worst were to happen. Some employers offer paid sick leave, but usually not enough to cover a serious health problem. Retirement Plans.

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Why FMLA Doesn’t Cut It for Growing Startups

HR Digest

A quarter-century ago, President Bill Clinton signed the Family and Medical Leave Act , designed to provide workers up to 12 weeks of job-protected, unpaid leave. Contrary to what advocates might think, the FMLA also renders employers to tilt in favor of employees with fewer responsibilities towards their family.