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Employee Benefits: A Key Part of Job Compensation

Money Talk

paid vacation) ¨ increase productivity (e.g., flexible work hours) Below is a description of ten common employee benefits and benefit-like policies in the current labor market: Paid Vacation- This is one of the most common employee benefits. paid vacation) ¨ increase productivity (e.g., Like vacation time.

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Top 5 Countries with Best Paid Leave Policies

Global People Strategist

A country’s paid leave policy is usually a reflection of how well they take care of their employees. By granting paid leave to employees through its labor law, a country not only shows that it is one of the best places to work, but it also attracts more employees and reduces turnover. 2. Germany. 4. Norway.

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Overview of Employment Laws in Italy

Global People Strategist

Working Conditions Italy’s labor policies also address working conditions, such as the maximum number of working hours, rest periods, and minimum annual paid leave. Employees are generally entitled to 20 days of paid vacation per year, with the possibility of an increase based on years of service.

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Leave Protections Expanded for Employee Victims of Violence

InterWest Insurance Services

Notification and paid time off The new law allows victims to use paid vacation or sick time during any QAV-related leave they take. If the leave is granted as an accommodation under the Family and Medical Leave Act, the paid leave must run concurrently.

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Employment, Labor Laws, and Regulations in Cuba 2022

Global People Strategist

Workers are entitled to paid vacation days, including sick and maternity leave. The law also provides for paid holidays, including Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and Revolution Day. Vacation Days. Workers are entitled to a minimum of 30 days of paid vacation per year. Sick Leave.

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Costa Rica Employment Laws for Ex-pats

Global People Strategist

All employees in Costa Rica are entitled to paid vacation days. The number of vacation days you are entitled to depend on how long you have been employed. After one year of employment, you are entitled to 2 weeks of paid vacation. Sick Days and Maternity Leave. Wrapping Up.

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4 Ways to Get Employees to Use More Vacation Time

UpstartHR

In a recent episode of the HR Happy Hour Alexa show, I talked about unlimited paid leave plans (episode embedded below; subscribers click through to listen to the 4-minute discussion). Then last week I spoke with a firm that mentioned the accrued vacation leave liability on their books (millions of dollars!)