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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

Mental Health Drives Increase in Employee Leave Requests in 2024

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According to the 2025 State of Leave and Accommodations report from AbsenceSoft, employee leave requests rose for the third year in 2024, with illness recovery leading at 57% and mental...

Mental Health Parity Remains a Key Focus

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The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has released its annual enforcement report on the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), highlighting its focus...

2025 Wellness Trends

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In 2025, organizations are embracing a holistic approach to employee well-being, integrating physical, mental, financial, and emotional support. This shift aims to meet evolving worker...

Trump Revokes Protections for Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

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On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump revoked Executive Order (EO) 13988, which was signed by former President Joe Biden in 2021 to combat discrimination based on gender identity...

Enhancing Employee Financial Wellness

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Rising inflation and interest rates are stretching employees' dollars, prompting them to seek employer guidance on financial wellness, including debt reduction, budgeting, and emergency...

2025 Employee Benefit Trends

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Employee benefits are evolving, and staying ahead is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent. With a multigenerational workforce, expectations for work-life balance, mental...

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How to Avoid Holiday Burnout

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The World Health Organization describes burnout as a condition stemming from unmanaged workplace stress. While daily life is already bustling, the holiday season can amplify stress...

Why Employers Provide Family-building Benefits

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Building a family is a unique journey that can take a physical, emotional, and financial toll on employees. Employer-provided family-building benefits can impact employees' lives in a...

Final Rule for Mental Health Parity Requirements

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On September 9, 2024, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (Departments) released a final rule to strengthen the Mental Health Parity and Addiction...

Midyear Employee Benefits Trends to Watch

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Employers have dealt with consistent benefits challenges over the past few years, including increasing healthcare costs and competitive compensation demands. While some have made...