The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that employee benefit plans must comply with a previously delayed final rule on disability claims procedures by April 1, 2018. The rule is intended to give America’s workers new procedural protections when dealing with plan fiduciaries and insurance providers that deny their claims for disability benefits.
DOL's Final Rule on Disability Claims Procedures to Take Effect April 1
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SCOTUS to scrutinize fair share fees, FLSA exemption for auto service advisors
Janet L. Heins|Blog, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
By Pamela Wolf, J.D. On September 28, 2017, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in a pair of unrelated cases...
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Wisconsin Employers Now Subject to Tort Claims for Temp Workers’ Injuries
Janet L. Heins|News, Wisconsin, Workers' Compensation, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has held that temporary workers who are injured while working for their host employers...
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Pennsylvania to Update Overtime Salary Threshold and Duties Tests
Janet L. Heins|California, News, Overtime Eligibility and Exemptions, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Pennsylvania’s governor has directed the state labor department to develop a plan to clarify overtime regulations and increase the...
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Workers Pay More of Rising Health Costs
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Health Care Costs, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Premium renewal rates for employer-sponsored health plans rose an average of 6.6 percent in 2017—a significant increase—leavings employers to...
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Viewpoint: If an Employee Attends a Beyonce Concert While on FMLA Leave, Can She Be Terminated?
Janet L. Heins|Family and Medical Leave, News, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Employers often hesitate to conduct workplace investigations or take disciplinary action against an employee taking leave under the Family...
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Should HR Rename, Reallocate Holiday Time Off to Be More Inclusive?
Janet L. Heins|Diversity and Inclusion, News, Paid Time Off (PTO), Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
In a country whose diverse workers embrace many religions and cultures, does it make sense for a company to...
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California Employers Face Significant Penalties for Pay Stub Violations
Janet L. Heins|California, Critical Evaluation, News, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
When California employers fail to accurately provide certain details on pay stubs, they might incur steep fines under state...
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Paying Transnational Telecommuters Can Trip Employers Up
Janet L. Heins|Business Acumen, Compensation, Compensation--Global, Global and Cultural Effectiveness, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Paying workers in countries where the employer has no registered presence can be tricky. Many organizations fail to realize...
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