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What to Know About Paid Leave of Absence

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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.

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Illinois Paid Leave: Paid Time Off for Any Reason Starts in 2024

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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

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COVID Paid Leave Over? Not So Fast—If You’re in California 

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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.

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Coronavirus Payroll Tax Credits for Employers

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There are two groups of refundable coronavirus tax credits available for employers: 1) COVID-19-related tax credits for paid leave and 2) Employee Retention Credit. The post Coronavirus Payroll Tax Credits for Employers appeared first on Patriot Software.

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Effective Ways to Reward Employees for Good Performance

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Examples: A software developer is given the option to work remotely two days a week, allowing him to manage his work-life balance more effectively, contributing to higher job satisfaction and productivity. This, in turn, can increase loyalty and job satisfaction.

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One of a Kind: Maine’s Paid Sick Leave Law

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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.

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Rhode Island TCI: Your Questions About the Ocean State’s Paid Family Leave Program Answered

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Rhode Island TCI offers qualifying employees paid leave to care for their loved ones in certain situations. In 1942, Rhode Island was the first state to offer Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) benefits to employees. Following the success of this program, Rhode Island created the Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) program in 2013.