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Working on Leave Policies for Your Company? This Guide Will Help Out

66% of employees say paid parental leave is important to them, so companies need to consider their options for developing an employee leave policy.

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Sep 5, 20171 minute
Blog Author - Justworks
Justworks

Justworks is a technology company that levels the playing field for all small businesses. Through our software and as a partner, we help our customers take care of their teams, streamline their operations, and navigate the complex aspects of managing a workforce with confidence.

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If your company hasn’t prepared written leave policies, there is no time like the present to get started.

And, for employers who want to attract top talent, comprehensive leave policies help recognize that employees have lives outside of work.

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A recent study of 521 respondents representing employees at US companies sized 2-200 employees found opportunities for employers to match prospective employee’s needs.

But making company leave policies that comply with the law may be more complex than you think. When drafting a leave policy, you’ll need to make sure it complies with applicable federal, state, and local leave laws.

So, where do you even get started? In this guide, we outline some of the laws and issues you should consider when drafting leave policies. Our guide includes:

How to make company leave policies - Take the right steps when drafting a company leave policy, including studying up on relevant laws and learning how insurance can help.

Paid and unpaid leave laws - From the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), we give an overview of federally required leave laws, along with a primer on certain state-mandated laws as well.

Insurance for leave - Different types of company insurance may help your business handle the costs of leave. We go over both required and non-required company insurance around leave, such as workers’ compensation and disability insurance.

Creating your company policies - This portion will give you a step-by-step guide on how to draft up a company leave policy. Determine your company’s approach, take factors such as parental leave and sick leave into consideration, and pin down the details like employee eligibility and how much leave to offer.

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What to Consider When Drafting Company Leave Policies

If your company hasn’t prepared written leave policies, there is no time like the present. Use this helpful resource to get started.

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This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, legal or tax advice. If you have any legal or tax questions regarding this content or related issues, then you should consult with your professional legal or tax advisor.
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Blog Author - Justworks
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Sep 5, 20171 minute

Justworks is a technology company that levels the playing field for all small businesses. Through our software and as a partner, we help our customers take care of their teams, streamline their operations, and navigate the complex aspects of managing a workforce with confidence.

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