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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is a state agency responsible for overseeing public health initiatives and social services programs in Iowa. This agency works to ensure the well-being and safety of Iowa residents through various health and human services programs and regulations.
You’ve probably heard a lot about inflation lately. With rising prices for everything from groceries to gas, your employees are feeling its effects. That’s where a cost of living adjustment (COLA) comes into play.
Think of a COLA as a way for businesses to help their employees maintain their purchasing power when everyday expenses start to climb. So, how exactly does it work, and why should employers pay attention?
Paid sick leave (PSL) is time off that allows employees to recover from short-term illnesses or attend medical appointments without losing their regular wages.
Unlike unpaid leave, which is federally mandated under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), PSL is employer-funded. Generally, employees accrue this type of leave based on hours worked.
For instance, you could earn one hour of PSL for every 30 hours you work, up to a set limit, such as seven days per year. This means if employees become ill, they don’t have to choose between their paycheck and getting well.
You’ve likely heard the gender pay gap referenced in conversations about workplace equality. Numerous labor studies and statistical reviews have proven that women are often paid 83.7 percent of what their male counterparts are paid for performing substantially similar work under similar working conditions. This pay equity gap was even more significant in decades past.
Shifting perspectives, a greater call for civil rights, and legislation impacting the workplace have made significant strides in rectifying the gender pay gap. The Equal Pay Act is designed to address and enforce wage equality. Here’s how the act’s requirements may impact you as an employer.
Alex Kehayias |Jun 17, 2024
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