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Increased paid leave trends in 2024

WEX Inc.

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. It is not legal or tax advice.

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Coronavirus Payroll Tax Credits for Employers

Patriot Software

One of the coronavirus small business relief measures comes in the form of employer tax credits. 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.

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The future of FMLA points to paid leave

Business Management Daily

In passing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Congress authorized limited paid leave for the rest of 2020. In all likelihood, some form of paid FMLA leave will survive the pandemic. Employees could take unpaid leave for their own serious health conditions or the birth or adoption of a child.

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Ensuring compliance in benefits administration post-election

WEX Inc.

New regulations could affect everything from healthcare policies and labor laws to tax laws, all of which play a key role in benefits administration. These experts stay up to date on regulatory changeswhether its tax laws, healthcare reform, or state-specific mandatesensuring your benefits programs remain compliant. With the 2024 U.S.

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What is Volunteer Time Off (VTO) and How to Use it?

HR Lineup

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. Moreover, allow the volunteer employees to choose a tax-exempt nonprofit organization by themselves. Keep reading to understand the difference.

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Your 2025 benefits compliance checklist: What you need to know

WEX Inc.

Flexible spending accounts (FSA) Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) offer a valuable tax-advantaged benefit, but the IRS use-or-lose rule can result in forfeited funds if employees dont use their balances by the deadline. State-level paid leave programs Many states are introducing or updating paid family and medical leave programs.

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5 Emerging Benefits Trends to Look for in 2025

Best Money Moves

Compared to years prior, employees are more interested in retirement benefits and paid leave opportunities. Creative solutions (such as student loan debt assistance and tax-advantaged health savings accounts) may be the key to supplementing your current retirement benefits.