Employee Benefit News

JULY 2, 2024

Employees want more support and organizations have the means to provide it as long as they invest in the right places.

Paid Leave 306

Paid Leave IT Employee Retention Employee Benefits 306

Employee Benefit News

MARCH 26, 2024

Employees need ongoing support throughout their parenting and caregiving journeys to remain healthy in and out of work.

Paid Leave 300

Paid Leave Employee Retention Employee Benefits 300

Employee Benefit News

JULY 21, 2022

(..)

Paid Leave 246

Paid Leave Employee Benefits Management 246

Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

(..)

Paid Leave 246

Paid Leave Management Employment PTO 246

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

JANUARY 30, 2024

A new survey report from the International Foundation reveals current paid leave trends in workplaces throughout the U.S.

Paid Leave 109

Paid Leave Parental Leave PTO Human Resources 109

WEX Inc.

JUNE 25, 2024

This shift in mindset has led to a surge in various types of increased paid leave, reflecting a growing awareness of the diverse needs of today’s workforce. Let’s take a look at some of the most recent trends regarding increased paid leave. The post Increased paid leave trends in 2024 appeared first on WEX Inc.

Paid Leave 98

Paid Leave Parental Leave Taxes Consulting 98

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As of December 31, 2023, all employees physically working in Chicago for at least two hours in a two-week period will earn both one hour of paid leave and one hour of paid sick leave for every 35 hours worked, pursuant to an ordinance passed by the Chicago City Council on November 9, 2023.

Paid Leave 104

Paid Leave Paid Sick Leave Employee Benefits Employment 104

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

APRIL 18, 2023

The Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA) was signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker on March 13, 2023, ensuring that all workers in Illinois receive 40 hours of paid time off annually for any purpose.

Paid Leave 98

Paid Leave Employment Utilities Employee Benefits 98

Employee Benefit News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Companies should consider offering paid leave for employees who are victims of domestic violence and other serious crimes.

PTO 300

PTO Paid Leave Employment Employee Benefits 300

Patriot Software

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

As an employer, you may wonder why an employee would receive a paid leave of absence and how it will affect your business. It is your responsibility to understand the laws about leaves of absence.

Paid Leave 86

Paid Leave Employment IT Payroll 86

Patriot Software

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Beginning in 2024, providing paid time off is no longer a choice—it’s a state mandate. In March 2023, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed SB208 into law, requiring Illinois paid leave. Known as The Paid Leave for All Workers Act, the […] Read More

Paid Leave 88

Paid Leave PTO Employment Human Resources 88

Employee Benefit News

JANUARY 27, 2023

(..)

Paid Leave 130

Paid Leave Employee Benefits 130

Employee Benefits

JUNE 7, 2024

It introduced its Supporting Carers @ Ageas initiative ahead of Carers Week 2024 (10-16 June) in order to go beyond the requirements of the Carers Leave Act that was introduced in April and grants employees the statutory right to one week of unpaid leave per year for caring responsibilities.

Paid Leave 59

Paid Leave Life Insurance Insurance Salary 59

Patriot Software

APRIL 4, 2022

Nationwide COVID paid leave may have ended in September 2021, but Californians have another state-specific law to follow. Effective February 19, 2022, employers may need to provide California supplemental paid sick leave. California supplemental paid sick leave […] READ MORE.

Paid Leave 70

Paid Leave Paid Sick Leave Employment Payroll 70

Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The supermarket will also introduce up to 12 weeks’ paid neonatal leave, ahead of the legislation due to come into force in 2025, extend fertility leave to partners as well as birth mothers, giving up to five days’ paid leave per treatment cycle, and introduce paid leave for two weeks for the loss of a baby up to 24 weeks of pregnancy.

Paid Leave 59

Paid Leave Retail Employee Benefits Employment 59

Vantage Circle

MARCH 25, 2025

Eldercare support Whether it’s paid leave to care for a loved one or financial assistance for professional eldercare services, this benefit is a lifesaver. But where Netflix really stands out is parental leave. It allows parents to focus more on their job, and less on worrying about the child. Isn’t it amazing?

Employee Benefits 85

Employee Benefits Family and Medical Leave Act 401(k) PTO 85

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

MARCH 14, 2024

Proposals for paid family and medical leave at the federal level historically haven’t had enough support to become law.

Medical 113

Medical Paid Leave Parental Leave Voluntary Benefits 113

HR Bartender

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

This legislation is focused on two hot topics in our workplaces right now – paid leave and flexible work. A Little Background about Paid Leave. Nine states and over thirty localities have implemented some type of paid sick leave legislation over the past few years. It pre-empts state and local provisions.

Paid Sick Leave 129

Paid Sick Leave Paid Leave Employment Human Resources 129

Employee Benefits

JULY 16, 2024

Multinational telecommunications firm BT Group is to roll out a new family leave policy for its UK employees from 1 January 2025. The group’s new family leave policy is aimed at levelling up paid leave for any parent welcoming a new child. In addition, BT Group launched a carers leave policy last month.

Telecommunication 111

Telecommunication Paid Leave Retail Bonuses 111

HR Lineup

MAY 17, 2022

Rewarding them with lunch dates or paid leave can also go a long way in boosting employee retention after resignation. . Many employees are leaving their current workplaces because of a need for a work-life balance. On top of that, consider offering financial assistance like contributing to their house down payment.

Paid Leave 246

Paid Leave Employee Retention Bonuses Work From Home 246

HR Lineup

MAY 24, 2022

However, most organizations apply paid time off and ignore volunteer time off. Paid time off (PTO) is a paid leave where the employee’s activity is not restricted. What then is the difference between the two policies? Keep reading to understand the difference. VTO vs PTO.

PTO 246

PTO IT Paid Leave Employee Retention 246

Best Money Moves

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Compared to years prior, employees are more interested in retirement benefits and paid leave opportunities. According to Plan Adviser, interest in paid leave increased by about 15% from its figure in 2022. Financial wellness remains at the forefront of worker attention.

roth 401(k) 52

roth 401(k) 401(k) Benefits Package Paid Leave 52

McNees

MAY 25, 2022

To be eligible for the leave, employees must have worked at least 680 hours over the 12-month period before the leave begins. Employees also must exhaust all voluntarily provided paid leave before taking paid leave under this law.

Paid Leave 105

Paid Leave Parental Leave Deductions Deductible 105

Employee Benefits

APRIL 24, 2023

The law allows both mothers and fathers to take 16 weeks of paid leave after the birth of a baby, offering more flexibility around paternity leave than the UK. Freepik’s headquarters are based in Malaga, Spain, and as a result, many of its employees are subject to legislation under Spanish jurisdiction.

Paid Leave 119

Paid Leave Parental Leave Health Insurance Insurance 119

HR Digest

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Employers or employees can never waive the designated unpaid leave of 12 weeks. Even if the employer provides additional paid leaves, the FMLA can’t be delayed or avoided. There can be a lot of improvements made to the act, like switching it to a policy that provides paid leaves, but this will take a long time.

Family and Medical Leave Act 52

Family and Medical Leave Act Paid Leave Medical Employment 52

Employee Benefits

JUNE 7, 2023

Global professional services firm Aon has implemented a new carers’ leave policy in order to support its UK employees with caring responsibilities. All members of staff who are providing unpaid care for relatives, partners or friends who may be elderly, ill or disabled are eligible for the leave.

Paid Leave 105

Paid Leave Professional Services Employee Benefits IT 105

Employee Benefits

JANUARY 30, 2024

Earlier this month, employee benefits provider Unum UK enhanced its carer’s leave policy in order to further support its employees with caring responsibilities. All of its more than 850 employees now have access to its enhanced offering of up to five days of paid leave per year, regardless of how long they have been in their roles.

Paid Leave 102

Paid Leave Employment Benefit Providers Employee Benefits 102

Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The agreement will also introduce a financial supplement at 70% of salary for the first six months of optional maternity and paternity leave , raised to 80% of pay if both parents use it, and a supplement at 100% salary for single parents or if leave is required for children with disabilities.

Paid Leave 105

Paid Leave Bonuses Salary Employee Benefits 105

Employee Benefits

JUNE 20, 2023

Last month, Employee Benefits reported that the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act, which was introduced by Stuart C McDonald MP, received Royal Assent. This is in addition to maternity and paternity leave. It provides up to 12 weeks of fully paid leave to any UK employee whose baby requires specialist neonatal care.

Paid Leave 101

Paid Leave Employment Retail Government 101

HR Lineup

MAY 28, 2024

Companies are offering: Parental Leave: Generous paid leave for new parents, including both maternity and paternity leave. Emergency Savings Programs: Facilitating automatic payroll deductions to build an emergency savings fund. Childcare Support: On-site childcare facilities or subsidies for external childcare services.

Health and Welfare 244

Health and Welfare Retirement Plan Health Insurance Parental Leave 244

Money Talk

AUGUST 18, 2022

Others take a “use it or lose it” approach where sick leave cannot be carried forward to future years. Paid Personal Days - This is a third type of fully taxable paid leave. Like vacation time. sick day pay is fully taxable.

Family and Medical Leave Act 186

Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Benefits Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave 186

HR Digest

OCTOBER 6, 2020

This article does not cover other qualifying factors for Employee leave under the FCCRA. Emergency Family and Medical Leave for Virtual School. The FCCRA provides emergency paid leave entitlements in response to COVID-19. Emergency Paid Sick Leave. Under the EPSL, 10 workdays of paid leave are provided.

Family and Medical Leave Act 98

Family and Medical Leave Act Paid Sick Leave Paid Leave Medical 98

Employee Benefits

AUGUST 18, 2023

It has also replaced its paternity leave policy with a more inclusive secondary carer leave so new parents, regardless of their gender, can take four weeks of paid leave to support their partners during the early stages of parenthood.

Benefits Package 98

Benefits Package Employee Benefits Paid Leave Hospitality 98

Employee Benefits

JANUARY 22, 2024

Paid Leave and Flexible Hours Above all, Gen Z employees want paid leave and flexible working hours. In ‘Zooming in on Gen Z’ we found that paid leave and flexible working hours scored an impressive 7.85 Here, we’ve outlined the five most important benefits that Gen Z employees are looking for.

Pension Benefit 115

Pension Benefit Pension Paid Leave Transportation 115

Patriot Software

OCTOBER 10, 2022

With paid sick leave programs on the rise, more and more states are establishing new laws for employers. The Maine paid sick leave law boasts something that no other state can: paid leave for any reason. One state that has taken its law to the next level is Maine.

Paid Sick Leave 98

Paid Sick Leave Paid Leave Employment IT 98

WEX Inc.

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

For example, states may introduce unique healthcare mandates, paid leave policies , or additional benefit entitlements that employers need to incorporate into their benefits administration practices. Employers operating in multiple states face the additional challenge of ensuring that they comply with the rules in each state.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Health Insurance Taxes Paid Leave 52

Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 7, 2022

This provides staff with fully-paid leave when needed and flexible-working arrangements to support them on their return to work following their loss. There are no set leave days stated in the policy, as Bonnier recognises that not every situation will be the same and employees should take the time they need to recover.

Paid Leave 105

Paid Leave Human Resources Employment Employee Benefits 105