Business Groups Urge Administration to Accelerate Market-Based Healthcare Reforms
Two plan sponsor groups are calling for the Trump administration to undertake a series of market-based initiatives to lower healthcare costs.
Category: Benefits and Compensation
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Is Disability Retirement ‘Honorable’ if Retiring Police Officer is Facing Termination?
A California police officer was being evaluated for not properly investigating a sexual abuse incident. The police department decided to proceed with discipline by recommending that the officer be terminated from the department. After the internal investigation was completed and the notice of intent to impose discipline was sent, the officer’s lawyer tried to extend […]
Benefits Remain Key Area for Improvement in Small Businesses’ Employee Happiness
Small businesses are the backbone of America, representing more than 90% of businesses today, and now they can also claim to be some of the happiest places to work. According to the 2017 Aflac Small Business Happiness Report released by Aflac, insurance benefits remain a key area for improvement.
IRS Raises HSA, HDHP Dollar Limits for 2018
The annual contribution limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) are going up in 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced May 4. The minimum deductibles and maximum out-of-pocket limits for an HSA-eligible high-deductible health plan (HDHP) also will be increased for inflation, according to Revenue Procedure 2017-37.
Trump: No Plans to Interfere with Medical Marijuana
Despite the negative views of marijuana (medicinal and otherwise) held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions, the Trump Administration will not expend resources towards thwarting states’ medical marijuana laws.
NYC Bans Questions About Salary History
New York City’s mayor signed a law last week that will prohibit employers from asking about a job applicant’s salary history.
Buddy Punching Costs Employers $373 Million Annually, Tips to Combat This Trend
New research published in 2017 suggests that a simple payroll loophole could cost U.S. employers more than $373 million every year. The loophole is well-known and widespread. It’s called buddy punching. Recently, TSheets—a cloud-based time tracking app—released new insights into buddy punching, and ways employers can curtail this trend.
Are Your Variable Pay Practices Factoring into the Gender Pay Gap?
Pay equity isn’t just a matter of “fairness” and doing the right thing—it’s also a compliance issue and a business issue. A number of states—including California, Massachusetts, Maryland, and New York—have laws prohibiting pay disparity based on gender, and more states are likely to follow.
3 Ways to Support Employees with Infertility This Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day stirs up a lot of emotions. For many, it’s a day to celebrate the bond of love and affection between a mother and a child.
What’s the Outlook for the DOL Overtime Rules and the AHCA?
What’s the future for the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) overtime rule? And now that the American Health Care Act (AHCA) has passed in the U.S. House of Representatives, what should we expect from the U.S. Senate? Melissa Sharp Murdock, Esq., Director, External Affairs for WorldatWork discussed these questions Tuesday at the WorldatWork Total Rewards […]