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

Insperity

The FFCRA: Provides federally mandated emergency paid sick leave Expands the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and provides emergency provisions for coverage and eligibility Expands unemployment insurance benefits Provides employer tax credits to qualifying employers for certain costs related to the implementation of this law.

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Comprehensive Guide to the Best Employee Benefits Options for 2024

Empuls

Health insurance Arguably, this is the most important prerequisite of a good benefits package. This would include comprehensive health insurance that covers doctor visits, stays at the hospital, the cost of prescription drugs, and preventive care. Types of benefits  1. Solutions implemented 1.

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Employee benefits for small businesses

Higginbotham

Health Insurance for Small Business. Under the ACA, small employers with fewer than 50 full-time equivalent employees are not required to offer health insurance or subject to the employer shared responsibility provisions. However, many small business owners offer health insurance coverage anyway.

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Exploring Medical Leave Laws in America: What You Need to Know

HR Digest

If an employee returns from medical leave , they are usually entitled to return to their same position in the same capacity as before they left, and they may not be terminated provided that the employee does not exceed the 12-month limit. Many European countries also offer paid parental leave and paid sick leave.

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How to Surprise Employees on Christmas & New Year?

Empuls

Professional development program Providing your employees with the resources to learn skills that will further their career is the best gift you can give.

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A return-to-work process after an extended employee absence

Insperity

For example, it may be possible to avoid an extended leave if the employee can work remotely or in a reduced capacity. Comply with all privacy considerations surrounding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which mandates that employers must keep employees’ personal medical information confidential and secure.

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Employment Laws: Where Employees Work or Live – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

However, the state (and some cities such as Los Angeles and San Francisco) does require employers to provide paid sick leave to employees who work within the state. Usually, benefits (when they are discretionary) such as health insurance, vacation, or PTO do not accrue during the introductory period.

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