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What new Fair Pay Act means to you


January 29, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compensation, Compliance, Latest News & Views

President Obama is set to sign the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into law today. Not everyone is celebrating.

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The reason for 75% of benefits lawsuits


January 28, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compliance, Special Report

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It may be easier than you think to eliminate a major reason employees sue.

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The hidden risks of voluntary benefits


January 27, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Voluntary benefits

For most firms, voluntary benefits are a win-win arrangement. But be careful.

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Latest MHPA changes: 4 keys to compliance


January 21, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compliance, Special Report

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Last fall, Congress ratified the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act as a permanent federal law.

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Admin questions you’re afraid to ask


January 20, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compliance, Human Resources Administration, Latest News & Views

Ever heard the one about the employee who wants to claim his three wives as dependents? While that one’s probably an urban legend, every benefits/HR manager runs into some unusual situations.

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Downsizing? An admin checklist


January 16, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compensation, Compliance, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

It’s never pleasant when companies have to downsize due to a tough economy. On top of the emotional strain, it also creates a lot of paperwork for Benefits/HR. 

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Retirement plan benchmarks


January 16, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Retirement

How does your 401(k) participation rate stack up against other firms?

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Stuck in the middle


January 15, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Company culture, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

Ever feel like you’re the traffic cop at the intersection of Money Road and People Lane?

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What does 2009 hold for recruiting?


January 14, 2009 by Staff
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

Take our survey (launched jointly with Standout Jobs), and find out what your colleagues think. (You’ll get an email with the results).

There’s one more thing in it for you.

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Do these controversial wellness strategies work?


January 14, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Special Report, Wellness
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Here’s more evidence that wellness programs pay for themselves:

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