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COVID Paid Sick Leave May Be Coming Back

InterWest Insurance Services

Legislators in Sacramento have fast-tracked new legislation that will extend paid COVID-19 leave benefits for workers in California. 1 would qualify for paid leave. If the employee refuses to get tested or disclose test results, the employer could deny the additional paid sick leave, under the proposal.

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Think #Workflex – A Win for Both Employers and Employees

HR Bartender

The A-Team was created by SHRM Government Affairs to keep HR pros in the loop about public policy issues that impact the workplace. This legislation is focused on two hot topics in our workplaces right now – paid leave and flexible work. A Little Background about Paid Leave.

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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): What you need to know

Insperity

Other employees are unable to work because: They’ve been exposed to, show symptoms of, or test positive for COVID-19 and are thus under a quarantine or isolation order from local/state/federal government – or have been advised to quarantine or self-isolate from a health-care provider. Federally mandated paid sick leave.

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Grayling trials 4.5-day working week in Singapore

Employee Benefits

The pilot follows the Singaporean government encouraging employers to do more to adopt flexible-working arrangements where possible for their workforce. The firm decided to implement the pilot following a consultation with staff and clients, who were supportive of the idea. The post Grayling trials 4.5-day

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Sick leave policies: A comprehensive guide for employers and employees

Business Management Daily

Complying with state and local laws Many states have laws governing sick leave. They may have requirements on the minimum number of days or hours of paid sick leave employers in the state need to offer. Currently, 15 states , including Washington, DC, have paid sick leave laws.

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Helping Employees During Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic

Best Money Moves

government is providing assistance: Financial Wellness . Paid Leave. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) mandates certain employers provide up to two weeks of paid sick leave related to COVID-19. These are a few areas some organizations are zeroing in on and others where the U.S.

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New CDC guidelines affect return to work plans

Business Management Daily

When Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) it temporarily provided workers with Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL). The FFCRA guarantees emergency paid sick leave (EPSL) to all a covered employer’s employees. The employee unused leave remaining in the employer’s FMLA year.