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Data Transparency at the Heart of Cost Control
Most people would probably choose custom over off-the-shelf if they had the chance—even when the product is health insurance. At least, that’s how Michael Jordan, who is president of labor and strategic accounts at MagnaCare, a healthcare services company specializing in self-insured plans and network solutions, sees it.
6 Background Screening Options That You Should Use for Your Next Hire
Background screening is a step in the employment process that involves analyzing past and present details about a prospective employee before hiring. In the past, a background check was not necessary for the hiring process as companies were more concerned about the skills and qualifications of a potential employee. However, due to the drastic changes […]
Exempt Employees: High Court Reinstates Class Action Overtime Lawsuit Against Sav-On; How to Avoid Being the Next Target
Over the past several years, many employers have been blindsided by big class action lawsuits from employees who say they were misclassified as exempt from overtime and are owed millions in back pay. Farmers Insurance Exchange, Big Lots, and Electronics Boutique are just a few of the businesses hit by the suits. For a brief […]
EEOC Proposes 30-percent Limit for Wellness Incentives
Financial wellness incentives of up to 30 percent of coverage costs would be allowed under the Americans with Disabilities Act, based on rules proposed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. This long-awaited guidance generally defers to HIPAA’s nondiscrimination rules, as amended by health care reform, in determining whether a wellness program is permitted by […]
It’s not your father’s (or mother’s) retirement anymore
If employers could consult a crystal ball to see what the workplace will be like 10, 20, or more years down the road, they might see an older workforce in their future. As many aging baby boomers decide to continue working for a few — or several — years past the traditional retirement age, employers […]
New ADA Compliance Guidance Covers Cancer, Diabetes, Epilipsy and Intellectual Disabilities
The agency responsible for enforcing the Americans with Disabilities has revised several of its guidance documents to reflect recent changes to the law. The May 15 changes were necessary because of the ADA Amendments Act, which expanded the law’s coverage in 2009, the U.S said in a press release. The documents explain how ADA applies […]
Health and Safety: Cal/OSHA Warns Employers About Bogus Inspectors
The California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) is warning employers about recent incidents in which a man has allegedly impersonated a Cal/OSHA inspector and defrauded restaurant owners. The incidents have occurred in Southern California and in Roseville (near Sacramento).
Why Drug Test? Simple. Save Money
"Why do we have substance abuse testing programs?" asks Dr. W. Smith Chandler. The answer is simple—they save money. Chandler, an SPHR and physician who is board-certified in occupational medicine, has helped many employers develop substance abuse programs. His comments came during a recent audio conference sponsored by BLR®. How Do Substance Abuse Programs Save […]
Financial Wellness Impacts Other Benefits, Too
In this article, we’re going to discuss employee wellness, but not in the way you might expect. Employees today often suffer financial ill health, so financial wellness is the topic. And financial wellness can cover a lot of ground in your benefits program and, more importantly, in your workforce. Read more.