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DoorDash pilots benefits savings program for Pennsylvania workers

HR Brew

The money that goes into this account can then be used for health insurance, retirement savings, or paid time-off, for example. One of the frequently cited drawbacks of gig work is it doesn’t provide an adequate safety net to workers, as they don’t typically receive benefits like health insurance, retirement, or paid time-off.

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Not Too Late to Learn About Employment Law Updates for 2015

HRWatchdog

Mandatory paid sick leave, for example, is a real game changer that will significantly affect the day-to-day operations and policies of California businesses in 2015. Time: 10 a.m. – Can’t attend? Compensation Time Off' Continuing its tradition, California rings in the new year with changes to employment laws.

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Was Attendance an Essential Job Function for AT&T Customer Service Rep?

HR Daily Advisor

An AT&T customer service representative (CSR) recently filed a lawsuit against her employer citing disability discrimination, but the employer, citing attendance as an essential job function of her position, claimed she was terminated for her frequent absences. In February 2014, Pam met with a supervisor to discuss her attendance.

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How to Create a Bereavement Leave Policy

Paycor

That’s why it’s important to have a bereavement leave policy in place. Attend the funeral and burial. Oregon, for example, was the first state to require companies to offer extended bereavement leave in 2014. How Much Leave Time Should We Provide? When Should You Offer More Time Off?

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How to Craft a Company Alcohol Policy

Namely

That said, it’s possible to draft a policy that encourages both frivolity and responsibility. Tailoring a Policy If you’re feeling some trepidation about drafting an alcohol policy, know you’re in good company. companies have a written drug and alcohol policy. companies have a written drug and alcohol policy.

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Finding your ideal vacation policy

Replicon

In 2014, a New York City councilman proposed a bill requiring three weeks paid leave for employees who had worked at a company for five years. That, plus the mandated five-day sick leave, would have amounted to four weeks of paid time off. The post Finding your ideal vacation policy appeared first on Replicon.

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Five ways employee self-service can improve absence management and reduce absences

cipHR

How employee self-service is used to reduce absences and improve absence management From easy access to absence policies and wellness initiatives to better record keeping and visibility, employee self-service is a useful tool for absence management and reduction. Our HR software makes accessing these types of policies simple.