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Expanded Telehealth Relief & Student Loan Repayment Benefits
New York Sunsets COVID-19 Sick Leave
Nebraska Paid Sick Time
Delaware Adds Military Status as a Protected Characteristic
Missouri Repeals Earned Paid Sick Time
Illinois Updates Military Leave Law
Q. "With artificial intelligence (AI) tools becoming so common, do we need a specific policy for how staff should use them?"
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1099 vs. W-2? A Guide for Ministries
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Q. "A staff member behaved inappropriately during a meeting. How do we document this incident?"
Q. "How do we still conduct a thorough harassment investigation when the accuser won't sign their name to a written statement?"
Q. "Several members of our staff witnessed a traumatic event. How can we best support them?"
Crafting Compensation Beyond the Paycheck
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NYC ESSTA Rules Include Paid Prenatal Leave
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Rhode Island Midyear Law Alert
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Q. "How can we ensure ministry staff know what to do in an emergency?"
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Q. "What is a health flexible spending account?"
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5 Steps to Building an Anti-Harassment Culture in Your Ministry
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California Publishes Required Victim Leave Notice
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Q. "Our 19-year-old intern is dating a 17-year-old student. Her parents are ok with it, but should the organization get involved?"
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Q. "Can we ask staff not to talk about their pay with each other?"
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