A proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) would allow small business to band together and purchase health insurance without some of the regulatory requirements that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) imposes on smaller employers. Advocates say that of the proposal will make it easier for small businesses to afford better coverage for their employees. Critics contend that it’s a way to get around the ACA requirement that plans cover essential health benefits.
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What Will Happen with Wage and Hour Laws Under Trump?
Janet L. Heins|Communication, Compensation Communication, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
President Donald Trump has promised to undo Obama-era regulations that business groups say are overly burdensome. Here’s what that...
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New York Issues Draft Regulations Restricting Call-In Pay Practices
Janet L. Heins|Compensation Compliance, Critical Evaluation, New York, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The New York State Department of Labor released draft regulations that, if enacted, would amend the rules for scheduling...
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Florida's Minimum Wage Rises in January
Janet L. Heins|Florida, Leadership and Navigation, Minimum Wage, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
As of Jan. 1, 2018, Florida’s minimum wage will be $8.25 per hour, which is approximately a two percent...
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Court Awards $619,000 Against Verizon for FMLA Retaliation and Age Discrimination
Janet L. Heins|Decision-Making, Family and Medical Leave, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
A female engineer presented sufficient proof of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) retaliation and age discrimination in her...
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Google Wins Round One in Fair Pay Act Litigation
Janet L. Heins|California, Data Analysis, News, Pay Equity, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
It’s back to the drawing board for employees who brought a class action against Google, alleging that the company...
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High-Deductible Plans More Common, but So Are Choices
Janet L. Heins|Consumer Directed Health Care, Critical Evaluation, Health Care Costs, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The share of big employers offering a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) has grown by more than 20 percent since...
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Walmart Attributes Higher Starting Wage, Expanded Benefits to Tax Reform
Janet L. Heins|Compensation, News, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Walmart, the largest private employer in the U.S., announced it will raise the minimum wage it pays its employees...
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Drug-Coverage Disclosures Are Due by March 1
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, News, Prescription Drug Plans, Reporting and Disclosure, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Each year, employers that provide prescription drug coverage to Medicare-eligible workers, dependents or retirees must disclose to the Centers...
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