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Employers are being urged to put in practice guidelines for use of company wireless devices like BlackBerries and iPhones, states a new bulletin from Pepper Hamilton LLP. Amy McAndrew, an attorney with the firm, says that new provisions under the Fair Labor Standards Act may compel employers to pay overtime…
Addressing mental health problems among chronic illness sufferers can potentially save employers money and employees' lives. EBN recently covered a high-risk medical intervention program by United Behavioral Health that selects plan members with a chronic illness and signs of comorbid depression, anxiety,…
Despite the lagging economy, results from the new Culpepper´s Benefits Survey indicate that U.S. and Canadian employers are making their PTO plans more robust.
It does sound like a double standard. I also think many HR professionals are familiar with and patronize online certification programs and other forms of electronic continuing education within their field. I know when I consider educational opportunities my first thought is online — because of the issues…
A Portland, Conn., woman — distraught from being let go from her job at a Glastonbury, Conn., insurance agency — recently sought revenge against her former boss by trying to have the power to his home shut off. Connecticut Light & Power refused the request.
Although our culture is increasingly hyper-connected and tech-savvy, it appears that when it comes to education, employers still prefer Ivies to the Internet.
The July Issue Brief from EBRI offers an inside look on the attitudes of recent retirees, and offers employers tips on how to keep older employees in the workforce longer. Although health benefits obviously rank highly, "feeling truly needed" also is frequently cited as a reason to keep working.
We're don't normally advocate being a couch potato, but Sunday, we'll make an exception. Tune in to the new PBS documentary, "THE FORGETTING: A Portrait of Alzheimer's," an encore broadcast of the Emmy-Award-Winning program. The program features a panel of medical experts and scientists who discuss the…
Form 5500 compliance just got a little easier, thanks to new guidance from DOL. Groom Law Group offers assistance in breaking down the fed-speak.
As always, I find myself agreeing and disagreeing at the same time. This comment is focused on the idea that one month's time isn't long enough for a worker to judge an environment. I think employers do need to guard against giving workers a false impression, meaning through the hiring interviews and…
Here´s something to chew on with your morning coffee:
Most employees cop to being responsible for their own health (82%), according to new survey results from the Vitality Group. However, many (44%) say they are not responsible for paying for their own health care. In addition, more than 95% only would participate in a wellness program if they "got something…
Learn from some of the biggest employer names in how to craft an effective work-life benefits program. Companies like RSM McGladrey, KPMG and Ernst & Young offer their insight on how to help employees bring work and life into balance.
Today's "Wish You Were Here" comes from Central Nebraska Public Power in Holdrege, NE. In 2006, CNPP implemented a consumer-driven health plan with assistance from Meritain Health, successfully reducing their drug costs by 42%, their medical and dental claims by 34%, and their cost trend by 12%. Out of…
Here´s something to chew on with your morning coffee:
No, not that surge – the one that was supposed to revolutionize retirement savings. Even though auto-enrollment was projected to spike 401(k) enrollment, a new 401(k) benchmarking survey from Deloitte shows that has not been the case. In fact, 401(k) enrollment is about the same as it´s been for the…
New 403(b) regulations will take effect on Jan. 1, 2009, requiring organizations to review their current retirement plans, and in many cases, dedicate resources to making changes to meet compliance standards. To aid plan sponsors' preparations, Lincoln Financial has prepared a 403(b) questionnaire to…
On July 22, the Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Division 1, California unanimously reversed a decision by a lower court in Brinker Restaurant v The Superior Court of San Diego County, ruling that employers are only required to provide meal and rest breaks for their workers, not ensure that breaks…
Employees abusing FMLA through intermittent leave is employers' top complaint, CCH reports, with 42% of HR/benefits pros citing this as their biggest problem. And while just one-quarter favor eliminating intermittent leave entirely, most respondents support the Labor Department's proposals to curb FMLA…
AARP The Magazine has announced the top ten healthiest cities to live and retire in with Ann Arbor, Michigan, Honolulu, Hawaii, Madison, Wisconsin, Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Fargo, North Dakota taking the top five rankings. Featured in the September/October issue, the magazine also named five additional…