Landmark family leave legislation. (Worth Noting).* On September 23, California California (kăl'ĭfôr`nyə), most populous state in the United States, located in the Far West; bordered by Oregon (N), Nevada and, across the Colorado River, Arizona (E), Mexico (S), and the Pacific Ocean (W). Governor Gray Davis signed SB 1661 establishing landmark family leave legislation. The new Family Temporary Disability Insurance becomes a benefit under the state's existing disability insurance program and will allow up to six weeks' paid leave (at 55 percent of their full salary) for individuals caring for a severely ill or injured in·jure tr.v. in·jured, in·jur·ing, in·jures 1. To cause physical harm to; hurt. 2. To cause damage to; impair. 3. relative or life partner, or for a new child (either through birth, adoption, or foster placement). The benefit takes effect July 1, 2004. Karen Ann ANN, Scotch law. Half a year's stipend over and above what is owing for the incumbency due to a minister's relict, or child, or next of kin, after his decease. Wishaw. Also, an abbreviation of annus, year; also of annates. In the old law French writers, ann or rather an, signifies a year. Gajewski is a consulting editor at the Humanist hu·man·ist n. 1. A believer in the principles of humanism. 2. One who is concerned with the interests and welfare of humans. 3. a. A classical scholar. b. A student of the liberal arts. . |
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