Items Tagged with 'Paid time off'

Chicago — One out of 5 workers who take a leave of absence to care for others end up taking leave for a medical condition of their own, results of a new analysis show.

Washington — On the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 becoming law, the Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau released three issue briefs on safe leave.

Washington — In light of its recent survey of family caregivers that shows 67% struggle to balance work with caregiving duties, AARP is calling on employers to create “friendly and supportive” policies and benefits.

Hartford, CT — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) has signed into law legislation that expands the state’s 13-year-old paid sick leave law.

London — “Feeling burned out” and “needing a break” are among the reasons nearly a third of employees have or would consider lying about being sick to skip work, according to the results of a recent survey.

Washington — Young adults looking for a new job or to change industries say paid time off and flexible work schedules are the benefits they value most, a recent survey shows.

Washington — Recently reintroduced legislation would allow certain workers to annually accrue up to 56 hours of job-protected paid sick leave.

Adelaide, Australia — It’s time to embrace the three-day weekend as a way to boost workers’ physical and mental health, a recent study out of Australia suggests.

Seattle — Food-delivery drivers and other app-based workers in Seattle will be the first in the country to receive permanent paid sick and safe time benefits.

Arlington, VA — Around 2 out of 5 recently surveyed workers say they haven’t taken a vacation in the past year, even though time off work is “critical to productivity and mental health.”