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Sick leave policies: A comprehensive guide for employers and employees

Business Management Daily

Sick leave, and PTO in general, is a top concern for new hires. Providing them with a detailed policy on how and when they will receive their sick leave balance is helpful. Complying with state and local laws Many states have laws governing sick leave. State laws also govern sick leave policy issues.

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An Employer’s Ultimate Resource to Intermittent Leave

Patriot Software

When an employee comes to you to request time off, you may start asking yourself what kinds of leave you should offer. Perhaps you have a paid time off (PTO) policy. Or maybe your state has paid sick leave laws you must follow.

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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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The do’s and don’ts of handling employee absences

Insperity

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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Why Arizona Employers Need to Pay Attention to Paid Family Medical Leave

Griffin Benefits

Employers in Arizona may think they are immune to the nationwide surge in the enactment of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) programs. Download slides from our 2022 Arizona SHRM Annual Conference presentation on Paid Family Medical Leave by clicking here. ARIZONA'S VOTER REFERENDUM SYSTEM.

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The deep dive on OSHA’s COVID vaccine mandate

Business Management Daily

While OSHA calls its policy a mandatory policy, you retain some flexibility: Your policy can exclude employees whose health or religion prohibits them from getting shots or employees for whom medical necessity requires a delay in vaccination. You must pay if taking the test is necessary for the work nonexempts are paid to do.

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Sick Leave in Massachusetts: What You Should Know

Genesis HR Solutions

Whether you’re getting questions from your own employees or just aren’t sure how Massachusetts paid sick leave policy works, this article will walk you through the laws and help you understand your compliance requirements. What is Massachusetts’ paid sick leave policy? Is PTO considered wages?