September 2021 Volume 19, Number 9 | |||||
Paid Leave Expands During Pandemic, But Employees Fear RepercussionsDuring the pandemic many employees expressed the need for paid time off (PTO) — and employers responded, according to the Hartford’s latest Future of Benefits Study 2021. The study showed that 75% of employers expanded their paid leave and PTO programs beyond state or federal requirements. The most common benefits added last year were paid medical leave and sick time:
However, the data also showed that some employees believe there is a stigma associated with taking a leave of absence. In fact, 31% of employees in the survey said they are fearful of workplace repercussions for taking leave, such as getting fired, laid off, skipped over for a promotion/raise or reduced hours. And 29% believed there is a negative perception associated with taking leave. |
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6 Ways to Help Deal with Labor Shortages Should Your Business Be Looking into Vision Insurance? 12 Federal Laws Most Employee Health Plans Must Comply With Paid Leave Expands During Pandemic, But Employees Fear Repercussions
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