Employee Health

New and Updated

• Type:

  International

  Chile: Employee rights

  Updated to include a new ceiling for the units of account used to calculate prenatal and post-natal maternity leave benefits.

• Type:

  Editor's Choice

  Coming Soon to XpertHR

  Updated to include information on the forthcoming: Bereavement Leave Handbook Statement: California.

• Type:

  International

  Canada: Employee rights

  Updated to reflect changes to coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency measures concerning paid sick leave in Yukon and to mandatory vaccination policies.

• Type:

  International

  Philippines: Employee rights

  Updated to reflect new guidelines concerning face masks.

• Date:

  October 25, 2022

  Type:

  News

  Defense Department Joins Employers Offering Abortion Travel Coverage

  The US Department of Defense (DOD) is joining the growing list of employers offering to pay for out-of-state travel to access abortion services.

• Date:

  October 21, 2022

  Type:

  News

  California Declares End to COVID-19 State of Emergency

  The COVID-19 state of emergency in California will end on February 28, 2023, Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced. So, what will its expiration mean for employers?

• Date:

  October 20, 2022

  Type:

  Commentary and Insights

  Mental Health Taking Center Stage With Wellness@Work Programs

  With employee wellness and mental health top of mind for HR and business leaders alike, this article shares insights about employer legal obligations when managing mental health conditions at work.

• Type:

  Editor's Choice

  Coronavirus (COVID-19): Health and Safety

  Updated to reflect revisions to California's definition of close contact.

• Type:

  Checklists

  Prepare a Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Program Checklist

  Updated to reflect revisions to California's definition of close contact.

• Type:

  Employment Law Manual

  Workers' Compensation: California

  Updated to reflect forthcoming amendments regarding coverage for licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) services and timeframes for internal investigations.