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ate in any way for leave that the worker has taken during the year,” said Seegers. Doing so can provide a cause of action. #8: “No-fault” Policies Treating all leave as equal can backfire, said Seegers. “Many employers establish ‘no fault’ policies that say ‘If you’re absent X number of times, no matter what the cause, that triggers progressive discipline and eventually termination.’ They have to understand that they cannot pe- Payroll systems must be set up correctly so that leave is tracked, calculated, and paid with precision. “Years ago, companies could get away with just entering numbers on a spreadsheet,” said Clabault. “But now there are so many state and local laws that it can get very complicated.” Mis- takes can anger workers. “Employees get irritated when they are not paid what they are due and are tempted to turn to the courts for relief.” nalize leave protected by law.” #9: Inaccurate Time Tracking This is particularly important for fluctuating hour em- ployees, where inadequate record keeping can lead to underpayments and compliance violations.
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#10: ‘Use It Or Lose It’ Arrangements Policies that call for leave time to expire at the end of the year can create problems. “Use it or lose it policies can end up driving unnecessary leave, which can be costly for employers,” said Shaw. “We suggest allowing some leave time rollover, or even some cash out.” Employers must fol- low state and local laws which often address this issue. #11: Uncompetitive Policies Programs need to be competitive in the marketplace, or employees will be tempted to leave for rival employ- ers. “Many times, a robust leave program can mean the difference between getting or not getting the best talent,” said Ndjatou. “Younger workers in particular are putting a premium on work-life balance, and on being able to take time off from work.” #12: Inadequate Communication “Many businesses fail to adequately communicate their leave policies to employees,” said Shaw. “The result is
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