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New FAQs from the DOL shed more light on paid leave

Business Management Daily

It’s also unavailable after you close the business for employees who were taking paid leave prior to the closing. Employees’ regular rate of pay used to calculate their paid leave is the average of their regular rates over a period of up to six months prior to the date on which they take leave.

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Why employee wellness matters – and how it’s good for business

Insperity

Experiencing “presenteeism”, meaning they are not mentally present or productive even when they are physically at work. At higher risk for leaving the company. Increased paid time off (PTO) and alternative forms of paid leave. Prone to burnout. Flexibility at work may include: Remote or hybrid work options.

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Freepik takes flexible approach to supporting working parents in Spain

Employee Benefits

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. Both this and the 16 weeks paid parental leave policies are designed to give maximum flexibility to our employees with families.

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12 Ways to Improve Your Workforce’s Work-Life Balance

Achievers

Make Sure Employees Take All Their Paid Leave. Whether it’s sick days or vacation time, American workers are neglecting their paid time off. Launch a company-wide campaign to highlight the value of your EAP and ask company managers to present the use of behavioral health services as a sign of personal strength.

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How flexible working hours, competitive pension benefits, and mental wellbeing support can engage the Gen Z workforce

Employee Benefits

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.

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Debunking myths about OSHA’s vaccine mandate

Business Management Daily

Myth #3: Employees who aren’t vaxxed can’t present the results of home tests. Exempts wouldn’t need to be paid if they were tested before their workdays or on a non-working day, because they’re paid their full salary in any week in which they do any work. Employees can use home tests; they just can’t use them at home.

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Effective Ways to Reward Employees for Good Performance

Vantage Circle

Extra Time Off and Paid Leave How it helps: Offering extra time off or special paid leave options as a reward for hard work significantly enhances an employee’s well-being and job satisfaction. For some adventure lovers, the company curates experiences by sponsoring a vacation.

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