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Giving until it hurts


June 10, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Company culture, Special Report, Work-life programs

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From Girl Scout cookie drives to workplace birthday clubs, non-work fundraisers have become a part of many company cultures. Should management be concerned?

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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

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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

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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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Four tricks for curing FMLA headaches


May 13, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Family and Medical Leave Act, Special Report

Family and Medical Leave Act

An estimated 14.5% of all employees are likely to take FMLA-eligible leave this year.

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Are your benefits records safe from prying eyes?


May 6, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Special Report

 medical-files

A hidden risk that exists in every workplace: the risk of benefits-related identity theft.

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Is your PBM taking you for a ride?


April 29, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Healthcare costs, Prescription plans, Special Report

It’s easy to feel like your PBM holds all the power over you. In most cases, it does.

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Sharing bad news: How open is too open?


April 15, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Employee education, Special Report

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In tough economic times, how do you talk to employees honestly about the state of company benefits plans and finance?

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Benefit claims: Watch out for these three gotchas


April 1, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Special Report, Vendor management

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Coordinating benefits: It’s one of the easiest areas to mess up, and one of the of costliest to correct after the fact.

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Employee benefits mistake lands HR in court


March 25, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Employee education, Special Report

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It’s not enough to make sure your education and job-training benefits are available to employees of all ages, ethnic groups and pay levels.

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Obama backs mandatory sick leave: What it means to you


March 18, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Paid time off, Special Report

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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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