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Amended Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Allows ‘Topping Off’ Benefits With Accrued Sick, Vacation Pay

In the enacted state budget, the Massachusetts legislature has amended the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) to provide employers and employees more flexibility to use other accrued benefits to supplement paid benefits employees receive from the state. The new law is effective Nov. 1, 2023.

Employer Solutions: Finding the Right Fit for the Job

Planning for necessary learning curves is important for new hires, and ensuring they can perform essential functions is keeps them safe yet a high percentage of work-related injuries occur during the first year of employment. Learn what employers can do to mitigate this issue.

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The Disabled Workforce: Requests for a “Boss-ectomy”

Psychological issues related to an employee’s ability to work with a certain person or supervisor can represent a true disability. It may entitle an employee to leave or accommodations covered under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act.

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Returning from a Leave is Not Like Returning from PTO

Employers can help ensure that employees on leave return to work (RTW) as soon as they’re able to do so by building an effective process and acknowledging leave as part of the employment process. Learn how formal RTW programs can help employees return with a stronger feeling of connection.

Leave Technology: Leave and Accommodations Technology Budgeting

What’s the best way for leave and disability managers to advocate for a human resources solution so they gain the buy-in needed for the software they want and need?

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Featured Case: Undue Hardship Defense Under the ADA

Do you know what constitutes an undue hardship when an employee asks for an accommodation that falls under the Americans with Disabilities Act? Legal experts encourage employers to be careful in their evaluations and creative with suggested alternatives before using this defense.

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Compliance Showcase: Compassionate Tools for Engagement Needed

In addition to fielding more accommodation requests that are increasingly complex, integrated absence management teams are reporting increased emotional intensity from employees. University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics is tapping new resources to help team members refuel.

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Engaging Today’s Workforce: Employee Health and Well-Being Support

Data shows that one in four employees is considering leaving their jobs because they are in toxic work environments, their jobs negatively affect their mental health, and they feel undervalued at work. How can employers turn this tide?

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Program Showcase: A Strategic Opportunity for Cross-Functional Collaboration

As more employers recognize the link between employee health and the bottom line, they seek programs that prioritize safety, healthy work design, and injury and illness protection. This type of holistic approach to worker health can help employers identify and understand trends and deploy targeted interventions.

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Increased Workplace Protections for Veterans: Dole Act Amends USERRA

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New Dates Announced for Maryland’s Delayed FAMLI Program

DOJ Withdraws 11 Pieces of Americans With Disabilities Act Title III Guidance: What Covered Businesses Need to Know

Category: Resources

Amended Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Allows ‘Topping Off’ Benefits With Accrued Sick, Vacation Pay

Employer Solutions: Finding the Right Fit for the Job

The Disabled Workforce: Requests for a “Boss-ectomy”

Returning from a Leave is Not Like Returning from PTO

Leave Technology: Leave and Accommodations Technology Budgeting

Featured Case: Undue Hardship Defense Under the ADA

Compliance Showcase: Compassionate Tools for Engagement Needed

Engaging Today’s Workforce: Employee Health and Well-Being Support

Program Showcase: A Strategic Opportunity for Cross-Functional Collaboration

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