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Explain how maternity, FMLA leave overlap

09/07/2017

Many employers have maternity leave policies that provide a period of paid time off following birth or adoption. That’s fine. But if you intend for paid maternity leave to run concurrently with federal FMLA leave, be sure you spell that out.

Can I turn down a vacation request?

08/21/2017

Q. As an employer, am I required to agree to all vacation requests my staff members submit?

Bill offers tax credit for paid leave

08/15/2017

Bipartisan legislation introduced in the House and Senate would grant a 25% tax credit to companies that offer between two and 12 weeks of paid family leave.

Federal, state & local: Keep your mandatory posters up to date

08/09/2017

Minnesota employers are required to provide their employees with a dizzying array of information about their workplace rights. If you haven’t recently reviewed the posters hanging in your break room or above the time clock, now is a good time to make sure you’re in compliance with all posting requirements.

New York’s new paid family leave law: Your questions answered

08/03/2017

While we wait for final regulations implementing New York’s new law mandating paid family leave, here are answers to some of the more frequently asked questions about it.

New York’s paid family leave employee contribution amount set

07/19/2017

When New York’s new Paid Family Leave Law—which goes into effect Jan. 1, 2018—is fully phased in, eligible employees will be entitled to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for certain qualifying reasons.

Calif. state-sponsored TV ads tout paid family leave

07/03/2017

The California Employment Development Department has launched a new “Moments Matter” public education campaign to raise awareness about the state’s Paid Family Leave program and encourage eligible Californians to use it.

Paid parental leave proposal can’t find Republican sponsors

06/27/2017

White House advisor and First Daughter Ivanka Trump has yet to find House and Senate sponsors for her proposal to require six weeks of paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers.

Snapshot: How much vacation can we take?

06/27/2017

The average number of paid vacation days employees receive increases by length of service.

Never fire to avoid paying expensive benefits

06/19/2017

Here’s advice if you’re ever tempted to fire an at-will employee because she is about to start racking up expensive claims using your employer-provided benefits: Don’t do it!