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The United States won its freedom in the Revolutionary War when a ragtag army made up of state militias from the colonies defeated the mighty British Empire. How could this have happened?
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Health Plans Must Now Include Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation
No More Gags The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2021 prohibited “gag clauses” in contracts between insurance plans, insurance issuers, and providers. The law provides that a group health plan can’t enter into an agreement with a healthcare provider, network or association of providers, third-party administrator, or other service provider offering access to a network […]
Arrivederci to the ARRA Premium Subsidy Law, for the Most Part
This month technically marks the end of the last 18-month period of coverage for individuals who could take advantage of continuation coverage premium subsidies under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). But that doesn’t mean employers can just breathe a sigh of relief and wave off this law. Here’s a summary of […]
Dunder-Sponsored Drinking
Cost of drinks: $500 Litigation Value: $100,000 – $1,000,000 (depends on how seriously someone gets hurt and who it is) Watching the Drunken Debauchery: Priceless, but probably not worth the risk. The problem that caught my attention during the “Business” Trip episode of The Office was the company-sponsored drinking event that led to Andy and […]
Go for the Gold with Industrial Athletes
The 2016 Olympics kick off August 5! To celebrate the global event, here’s a popular story about how to leverage athleticism in the workplace.
Is Student-Loan Assistance the Perk of the Year?
Education assistance and student-loan repayment benefits may just be the hot benefit to watch—as a growing number of employers have recently announced they will be offering the perk, and many more say they’re thinking hard about providing it.
Can You Train Leaders? Or Are They 'Born'?
We often think of leadership as an inherent trait, something you either have or you don’t. The phrase “born leader” comes to mind. At the same time organizations, from businesses to political entities to sports teams, are often lacking in leadership.
5 Gives to 1 Ask: Social Media Recruiting Strategy Tips from RecruitCon2018
One of the most common themes of RecruitCon 2018 was social media recruiting. Whether it’s recruiting via LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and even Snapchat, making sure you’re on social media for starters is a huge step in recruiting top talent.
When the Child Needs FMLA for the ‘in loco’ Parent
In yesterday’s Advisor, we covered the issue of in loco parentis for employees wanting FMLA leave to care for a son or daughter. Today, the other direction—when an employees want leave to care for the person who stood in loco parentis for them, plus an introduction to the "FMLA Bible." FMLA Definition of ‘Parent’ For […]
Are You Offering Telecommuting Options to Attract Workers?
Finding top talent to work for your company may be a struggle. However, for companies that offer telecommuting benefits, you’ll have a better chance at attracting and retaining talent. According to 77% of respondents, in a recent Robert Half survey, if a company offers telecommuting options, he or she would be more likely to accept […]