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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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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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.

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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). Which states have paid sick leave laws.

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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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Business Management Daily

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The guidance states that employees who have shown symptoms whether they have tested positive or not can return to work if: at least 10 days have passed from the onset of symptoms; at least 24 hours have passed without a fever with the employee not using any fever reducing medications; and. Sick children definitely qualify.

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Business Management Daily

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

These cover the gamut from paid sick leave and medical leave, occupational safety rules, and expanded coverage for more family members like parents-in-law. California Family Rights Act (CFRA) changes. The offense now qualifies as grand theft with possible felony charges.

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BerniePortal

OCTOBER 16, 2020

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage , overtime pay, record-keeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local Governments. Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

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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! Q: “We are a senior living company with more than 500 employees.

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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. This, however, is still on the bright side of the work environment. Examples of leading companies 1.

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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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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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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. Reduce costs associated with workers’ compensation , disability and medical insurance (if an employee can return to work faster). These are the most common leaves.

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Higginbotham

OCTOBER 14, 2022

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.

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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 30, 2021

According to the CDC, you’re ahead of the game if you already have an on-site medical clinic. While you shouldn’t make medical recommendations, you should have a communication plan that points employees to appropriate resources like the following. And remember the Affordable Care Act, shots must be offered for free.

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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

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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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. That said, I understand the need to focus on performance and productivity.

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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. are entitled to 28 days of annual leave. Paid time off can help workers relax and recharge. Sick leave. Paid time off that can be used for any purpose. Unpaid leave.

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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

APRIL 10, 2020

Each of these factors impacts the employer’s options under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA provides two types of paid leave to working parents, emergency paid sick leave (EPSL) and paid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ).

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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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Genesis HR Solutions

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

HR compliance, also known as labor law compliance, is the act of understanding and adhering to federal, state, county, and city regulations regarding existing labor laws and creating workplace policies and practices to make sure that your company is meeting the compliance standards that have been set at all levels. What is HR compliance?

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Genesis HR Solutions

OCTOBER 27, 2021

HR compliance, also known as labor law compliance, is the act of understanding and adhering to federal, state, county, and city regulations regarding existing labor laws and creating workplace policies and practices to make sure that your company is meeting the compliance standards that have been set at all levels. What is HR compliance?

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Business Management Daily

AUGUST 5, 2020

FFCRA paid sick leave. She did, and the medical practice terminated her. She alleges that she was on protected FMLA leave when she was fired. She claims her employer should have paid her under the emergency sick leave terms of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

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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. 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. As Seen In. 1 Washington, D.C.,

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Business Management Daily

JANUARY 9, 2023

Stress leave from work is one option for an employee to recover & return to their usual self. If the condition is serious enough, the FMLA (The Family and Medical Leave Act) has an employment law allowing employees to take a protected unpaid leave from work to deal with excessive stress. What’s that?

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PeopleStrategy

MAY 27, 2020

If they can’t work remotely, they must still be paid under the emergency medical leave provisions created by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) , but you’ll earn this back as tax credits.

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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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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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Insperity

MARCH 17, 2020

Adapt your sick leave and other attendance policies. If someone is sick, encourage them to stay home. 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. Involve your employees in developing and updating your plan.

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Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ), non-exempt workers must be paid only for the time they work. Nonetheless, and barring any state law or overly restrictive company policy to the contrary, exempt employees may be required to use accrued leave or vacation time (in full or partial days) for their absences.

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Business Management Daily

DECEMBER 8, 2020

With the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) set to expire, employers can’t just roll back their leave policies to 2019. Calendar options under the Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) were devised long before COVID and the FFCRA. Using the Calendar Year for FMLA 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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