March 18, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Does your company offer employees paid sick leave or a paid time off bank? If not, you may be forced to in the near future.
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January 7, 2009 by Bill Meltzer

There’s no federal or state law that says you have to offer employees paid vacations or paid time off (PTO).
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December 22, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
With the downturn in the economy, it seems like most organizations are shifting their focus when it comes to employee benefits and compensation. The current situation is also very stressful on benefits managers.
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December 3, 2008 by Bill Meltzer

Many organizations have made the switch from separate vacation and sick-time leave to single paid time off (PTO) banks. If you take the plunge, beware hidden traps.
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September 5, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Every company with paid time off, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement accounts and similar benefits is at risk of improper reimbursements. In extreme cases, there can be outright fraud.
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September 3, 2008 by Bill Meltzer

Are your policy and procedure manuals a lawsuit waiting to happen?
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July 9, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
It’s gotten a little easier to deny payment for unused paid time off (PTO) to employees who are fired for misconduct.
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July 2, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Would you consider a benefits program with the potential to boost employee vacation benefits without costing the organization an extra dime?
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May 12, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
When it comes to changes in benefits law, state governments move much faster than the feds. The latest trend: mandatory paid medical and/or family leave.
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