Discharge or discriminate against any person for opposing any practice made unlawful by FMLA or for involvement in any proceeding under or relating to FMLA. Enforcement An employee may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of or may bring a private lawsuit against an employer. FMLA does not affect any Federal or State law prohibiting discrimination, or supersede any State or local law or collective bargaining agreement which provides greater family or medical leave rights. Benefits [Rising retirement and healthcare legislative reforms and regulatory changes cause the terms of benefits plans to change frequently. Because such changes are often unilaterally decided by the entity providing the benefits or are mandated by law, it is a good idea to avoid describing the benefits plans in too much detail. Employees should be told whom they can contact for detailed information on benefits offered.] The City currently offers a competitive benefits package. The of the City’s benefits plans are subject to change, and the City is not responsible for any changes in or elimination of benefits or benefit plans. Please see the _________ [appropriate personnel/human resource/payroll employee] for specific information on the City’s benefit plans. Health Insurance [insert a brief description of who is covered and what portion of benefits is paid by – the employee.] Retirement [insert brief description. If applicable, state that benefits and participation are determined – by the State Retirement System.] Disability [insert description] – Workers’ Compensation [Workers’ compensation benefits are governed by law and should not be discussed in detail in a policy. Employees should be instructed to report any on-the-job injuries to their supervisors.]
Discharge or discriminate against any person for opposing any practice made unlawful by FMLA or for involvement in any proceeding under or relating to FMLA. Enforcement An employee may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of or may bring a private lawsuit against an employer. FMLA does not affect any Federal or State law prohibiting discrimination, or supersede any State or local law or collective bargaining agreement which provides greater family or medical leave rights. Benefits [Rising retirement and healthcare legislative reforms and regulatory changes cause the terms of benefits plans to change frequently. Because such changes are often unilaterally decided by the entity providing the benefits or are mandated by law, it is a good idea to avoid describing the benefits plans in too much detail. Employees should be told whom they can contact for detailed information on benefits offered.] The City currently offers a competitive benefits package. The of the City’s benefits plans are subject to change, and the City is not responsible for any changes in or elimination of benefits or benefit plans. Please see the _________ [appropriate personnel/human resource/payroll employee] for specific information on the City’s benefit plans. Health Insurance – [insert a brief description of who is covered and what portion of benefits is paid by the employee.] Retirement – [insert brief description. If applicable, state that benefits and participation are determined by the State Retirement System.] Disability – [insert description] Workers’ Compensation [Workers’ compensation benefits are governed by law and should not be discussed in detail in a policy. Employees should be instructed to report any on-the-job injuries to their supervisors.]
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