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No-call no-show: Crafting an effective employee absence policy

Business Management Daily

Realistically, you shouldn’t expect an employee to call you immediately if a legitimate medical emergency or car accident occurs. Employees may use this leave intermittently throughout the year. For example, someone may use intermittent FMLA leave for migraines so that they call out or leave early when they have a migraine. .”

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Waiving HDHP Deductibles Has Little Effect on Premiums, Study Says

InterWest Insurance Services

The reason: According to research from Johns Hopkins University, poorly managed chronic medical conditions cost employers an estimated $198 billion every year. These costs show up in several ways: Direct usage of medical services such as preventable ER visits and hospitalization. Absenteeism. Illness-related presenteeism.

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Core Company Values: 12 Inspiring Examples

Achievers

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. Their guiding values include: Act with uncompromising honesty and integrity in everything we do. Make them unique.

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COVID-19 pandemic: How to prepare your business

Insperity

Adapt your sick leave and other attendance policies. This choice is as much about encouraging people to play it safe when sick by staying home as it is about being supportive of the local medical community. If an employee’s family member is sick, allow the employee to stay home to provide continuous care.

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A closer look at the Families First Cornoavirus Response Act

Business Management Daily

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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Comprehensive Guide to the Best Employee Benefits Options for 2024

Empuls

It will keep the staff covered against all manner of medical facilities and remuneration for partaking in various healthcare services. This would include comprehensive health insurance that covers doctor visits, stays at the hospital, the cost of prescription drugs, and preventive care. Examples of leading companies 1.

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Understanding FMLA Leave for Mental Health Conditions

Griffin Benefits

While employers pursue various ways to support employees struggling with mental health issues, it’s also important to be aware of and offer appropriate leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Have worked at least 1,250 hours for the covered employer during the 12 months prior to leave.