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Is tough economy a signal to increase compensation?


August 15, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compensation, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Work-life programs

With many employers in a pay-scale holding pattern, some firms have found success by taking the opposite approach.

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Tracking exempt hours: Pros and cons


August 12, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Absenteeism, Compensation, In this week's e-newsletter

Nowadays, the majority of employers use time clocks only for their non-exempt employees. After all, there’s no compensation difference for exempt employees.

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Overused PTO: What can you do?


August 7, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compensation, Compliance, Fair Labor Standards Act, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

Many firms dock a salaried employee who has used up his or her allotted paid time off (PTO) and is then absent from work.  Is this policy legal under FLSA?

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Employee ID numbers: Be careful


August 4, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compensation, Compliance, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

Your system of identifying employees for benefits and pay purposes can be an invitation for trouble.

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Health expenses: Even high-paid employees worry


August 4, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compensation, Employee education, Latest News & Views

Who worries more about health costs: lower-paid or higher paid employees?

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Less pay for more flexibility


August 1, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Company culture, Compensation, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Uncategorized, Work-life programs

Would your employees want to work fewer hours even if meant taking a pay cut?

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4 benefits & pay mistakes that draw IRS ire


July 31, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compensation, Compliance, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

The IRS is always on lookout for areas where  many organizations withhold too little tax from their employees’ paychecks.

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How recognition programs backfire


July 30, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Company culture, Compensation, Recognition programs, Special Report

Looking for recognition ideas that get results?  Here are two keys to success:

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Top 3 reasons not to borrow from a 401(k)


July 28, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compensation, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Retirement

A recent study found that 401(k) loans are at all-time high. Unfortunately, employees don’t recognize the many ways they’re hurting their own future.

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Clearing up HRA confusion


July 25, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Cafeteria plans, Compensation, Compliance, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

In most cases, payments to employees under a health reimbursement account (HRA) are
not taxed by the IRS. Most cases – but not all.

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