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There has been a flurry of health care reform activity in Washington over the last couple of days. House Democrats unveiled their version of health care reform July 14, which includes a “pay-or-play requirement” directed at employers. On July 15, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee approved health care reform legislation that […]
Robert Brady CEO, Business and Legal Resources Just My E-pinion Pay for performance—it’s hot, and for good reason. It focuses attention on the goals, ties some pay directly to results, and keeps down that ever-creeping base pay number. But exactly how to implement it and for what level of employee? That’s what we’re going to […]
In many parts of California, the temperatures are heating up, which means it’s a good time to take a look at your workplace practices to make sure employees who work under the summer sun are safe—and that you’re complying with Cal/OSHA’s heat illness regulation.
Trustees of health savings accounts, as well as participants, have some time left for reporting on 2012 accounts. And now they can begin preparing for 2013 reporting. The IRS has issued a reminder concerning the Form 5498-SA, “HSA, Archer MSA, or Medicare Advantage MSA Information,” for 2012 and 2013. The IRS on March 5 reminded […]
By Stephen D. Bruce, PHR Managing Editor, HR Daily Advisor Just My E-pinion For years, BLR® has surveyed HR and benefits professionals to see what benefits they are actually offering. This year, we have expanded our survey program by conducting a series of brief, targeted benefits surveys. Today’s topics: Benefits Communication. (Survey results will be […]
Jacalyn Thornton, a part-time reporter for the Fresno Bee newspaper, spent about one-third of her time working at a computer keyboard. After she developed a repetitive stress disorder and became unable to use a keyboard, the paper terminated her. She sued, contending that her discharge violated the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Ninth Circuit Court […]
Paula Green, who was hired by the Ontario office of Par Pools as a swimming pool construction superintendent, complained that her $400-per-week salary was lower than the salaries paid to male construction superintendents with jobs identical to hers. She sued Par Pools under the California equal pay law. But a California Court of Appeal dismissed […]
Start by re-recruiting your best workers. Remind them of the unique benefits provided by your company. Emphasize what your firm has to offer. Then, invest in professional development. 1. ‘Re-recruit’ your best workers. Remind them of the unique benefits provided by your company. Emphasize what your firm has to offer. 2. Invest in professional development. […]
To further accommodate religious organizations outraged over a health care reform requirement mandating the coverage of contraceptive care, three federal agencies — Treasury, Labor and Health and Human Services — jointly issued final regulations Feb. 1 that would exempt more group health plans and policies established or maintained by certain religious organizations from the requirement, […]