President Donald Trump has nominated former pharmaceutical firm executive Alex Azar as the next secretary of Health and Human Services. Azar favors granting the states greater flexibility to comply with health care reform and is expected to address high prescription drug costs.
Trump Nominates Pharma Exec Alex Azar as Next HHS Secretary
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Variable Pay Plans Are Pushing Aside Holiday Bonuses
Janet L. Heins|Bonuses and Incentives, News, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Bonuses bestowed on workers as an end-of-year holiday gift are becoming scarcer, while variable pay plans that tie payouts...
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SHRM-Backed Workflex Bill Introduced in House Today
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A bill to expand paid leave and workplace flexibility opportunities, which was developed with the support of Society for...
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Some Deductions for Salaried Staff Are Permitted
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White-collar employees who are exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s overtime provisions generally must be paid their full...
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Will Tax Reform Spare 401(k) Pretax Contributions?
Janet L. Heins|Benefits and Taxation, Defined Contribution Plans, Influencing Government Policy, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The “buzz” that a GOP tax reform bill would limit pretax contributions to employer-sponsored 401(k) accounts grew louder last...
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Proper FMLA Notice Is Not a Mere Technicality
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Family and Medical Leave, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida refused to dismiss as a “mere technical violation” a...
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Rising Diabetes Rates Are Costly for Employers
Janet L. Heins|Disease Management, News, Relationship Management, Wellness Benefits, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Type 2 diabetes, characterized by high blood sugar and insulin resistance, is increasing among U.S. adults, and that translates...
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It's Probably Time to Re-Bid Your Benefits Contracts
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Strategy and Planning, Consultation, News, Vendor Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Employers can ensure their vendors are delivering competitive pricing and services by putting contracts out to bid at least...
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Two-Year Delay for 'Cadillac Tax' Included in Stopgap Funding Bill
Janet L. Heins|Benefits and Taxation, Influencing Government Policy, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
A delay on the 40-percent excise tax on high-value health plans is part of the stopgap funding bill now...
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