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3 keys to defusing benefits lawsuits


May 27, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Company culture, Compliance, Disability, Employee education, Special Report

courtroom-detail

If you are in business long enough, chances are that you’ll eventually be involved in at least one benefits-related legal dispute with an ex-employee.

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Is employee disabled or too sensitive?


May 20, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compliance, Disability, HIPAA, Special Report

healthcare-and-justice

 

Benefits and HR managers are used to handling accommodation requests for an array of medical issues. But handling mental health issues are especially tricky — and filled with legal pitfalls.

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What new wellness non-discrim rules mean to you


May 18, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compliance, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Wellness

Compliance with HIPAA non-discrimination rules is a big challenge for wellness programs. The old rules were unclear about which incentives passed muster.

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Watch out for this carrier-switch headache


May 1, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compliance, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Uncategorized

Whenever a company switches benefit plan carriers, there’s always the potential for unexpected problems during the changeover.

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Clearing up health account confusion


April 7, 2009 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  are not taxed by the IRS. Most cases – but not all.

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The hidden danger of referral programs


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

For many firms, employee referral programs are a win-win benefit. But be careful.

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This should never be in an employee handbook


March 13, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compensation, Compliance, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

Be careful what you write in employee handbooks. Seemingly innocent mistakes or careless wording can create major liabilities.

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On the fringe: Which benefits are taxable?


March 4, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compensation, Compliance, Special Report

counting-bills

Tax season is right around the corner.  Which fringe benefits are considered taxable compensation and which are de minimus?

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HRAs: When are reimbursements taxable?


March 2, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compliance, Healthcare costs, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

In most cases, routine payments to employees under a health reimbursement account are not taxed by the IRS.

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Employee privacy vs. administration


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

As scary as they seem at first glance, complying with HIPAA’s privacy rules can be relatively painless.

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