Question: "How do we balance maternity/paternity leave, FMLA, state law and our own policy?" Answer: First, any organization with over 50 employees is subject to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected...
What Is Washington’s Birthday Holiday? Every February, many Americans enjoy a long weekend thanks to a federal holiday commonly known as Presidents’ Day. But its official name is actually Washington’s Birthday. So what exactly are we celebrating—and why the different...
A tax credit reduces the amount a person owes in income taxes dollar-for-dollar. Some tax credits are even refundable, meaning if a person's tax bill is less than the amount of a refundable credit, they can get the difference back in their refund. The One, Big,...