New ACA Legislation Good News for Employers on Cusp of ‘Small’
Bipartisan legislation known as the Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act (PACE Act) has just passed in Congress—good news for employers with 51 to 100 employees.
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New Proposed IRS Rule on What Constitutes “Minimum Value” under ACA
As you probably know by now, it’s not enough under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for employer-sponsored health plans to merely provide health coverage to employees—that coverage also has to be affordable and provide minimum value.
Tricks at work are no treat for employers
by Teresa Shulda Halloween is a lot of fun for both kids and adults. When else can we wear inappropriate costumes, gorge on unlimited candy, and create a Walking Dead display in our front yard? But when the spectral mist of Halloween creeps into the workplace, things can get really scary. Here are some real-life […]
Reform Agencies Warn: Don’t Unduly Restrict Preventive Care
Plans may not impose cost-sharing on out-of-network services unless in-network providers are available and the plan member goes out of network in spite of that, federal agencies noted in FAQs on the ACA Part XXIX. But if network provider directories fail to list providers as offering the service in question, then plan members do not […]
What’s Your Market Position?
By Sharon McKnight, CCP, SPHR One of the primary elements of any compensation philosophy is the company’s stance on employee pay relative to the market. Essentially, there are three options: lead, lag, and lead-lag.
Are Your Workers Smiling? That Might Be Bad!
Don’t we all want a workplace where the workers are smiling? Yes, but not if we are requiring them to smile.
Don’t Touch These Topics in an Interview
Yesterday’s Advisor explored a number of topics to avoid in any job interview. Legal pitfalls during interviews are everywhere, and it’s easy to wander into difficult territory. Today we’ll explore some more common topics to avoid during an interview, and why. Avoid Asking Anything that Can Lead to Ageism The Age Discrimination in Employment Act […]
Hey, C-Suite, Here I Am
Yesterday’s Advisor featured Expert Jennifer McClure’s first three steps in becoming an HR strategist whose work is valued by the C-suite. Today, we offer the rest of her tips. McClure, president of Unbridled Talent LLC in West Chester, Ohio, offered her tips at SHRM’s Annual Conference and Exposition, held recently in Las Vegas. [Go here […]
Leadership Lessons from a Former POW: A Q&A with Lee Ellis
Yesterday, we heard from JB Training Solutions president Brad Karsh on how storytelling can boost the effectiveness of training. Today, we present a Q&A with Lee Ellis, whose compelling story as a former prisoner of war (POW) provides the background for his unique insights into leadership development. Ellis, a nationally recognized leadership consultant, award-winning author, […]
Pay Transparency: What It Is and What It Does
By Susan Schoenfeld, JD In 2014, in an effort to address the issue of pay transparency, President Obama signed Executive Order (EO) 13665, Non-Retaliation for Disclosure of Compensation Information, which prohibits federal contractors from discharging or discriminating in any way against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the […]