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23 October 2024 - Rising healthcare costs in the USA are becoming a significant concern for both employers and employees. Recent reports show that premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance plans have surged by over 7% this year. Workers are urged to review their benefits packages and understand their healthcare costs. Participate in our Salary Check survey to find out how your wages compare to the national average and other industries.

15 October 2024 - The United States is gearing up for one of its most high-stakes and high-profile elections in November, with two very different candidates with differing views on the economy, immigration, healthcare, and climate change, among other key issues, vying for the presidential position. Read what each party has to say here.

California Paid Family Leave

California’s Paid Family Leave program allows you to take time off to care for a newborn or an immediate family member with a serious health condition. You can receive partial wage replacement for as long as six weeks. Find out how to apply, who is eligible and more.

Your Rights at Work

Do you know how much annual leave you can take in a year? What about if you get sick - will you still get paid? And do you qualify for maternity rights? Find out more about the Labour Laws in the USA on our website.

Pay and leave

Did you know working in California, you can take up to four months job protected time off due to medical conditions related to pregnancy? As long as you work for an employer with five or more employees. This leave can be taken in small increments (hours, days, weeks, months). During this leave you are entitled to your health benefits.  You have to give notice to your employer when you want to take leave. If the leave is foreseeable a 30 days’ notice, if not, as soon as possible. An employer may require medical certification. Click here to get more information on paid off days.

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