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21
Feb
2012
Posted by Mark Centoni
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Free Webinar – Leave of Absence: Effectively Navigating the Legal Maze
16
Feb
2012
Posted by Mark Centoni
Creative Benefits to Engage, Motivate, and Retain Great Employees
Thank you to Kyle Lagunas, the HR Analyst at SoftwareAdvice.com—a resource for selecting HR software and more (reports on trends, technology, and best practices in human resources and recruiting), for allowing us to republish part of his article: Creative Benefits to Engage, Motivate, and Retain.
The lines between work and personal lives are blurring for many employees. They’re seeking balance between the two, and are finding value in the ability to choose the specific benefits that best meet their needs at this point in their lives. And employers are learning that, when chosen and implemented effectively, benefits can demonstrate leadership’s concern for the well-being of employees, reinforce cultural values, and foster deeper employee engagement.
15
Feb
2012
Posted by Mark Centoni
Employment Practices claims are more likely than Property or General Liability claims
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and CNA insurance company, almost 75% of all litigation against corporations involves employment disputes. These EEOC and CNA statistics also paint a tricky picture for employers:
31
Jan
2012
Posted by Mark Centoni
View the Webinar: 2012 Health Care Reform and Other Matters – An Update
Are you ready to comply with Health Care Reform regulations that go into effect in 2012 and 2013? Watch our very informative, easy to understand webinar on what your company needs to do to comply. The Webinar outlines what employers need to do right now – not in 2014 or some other far off time, but right now – to comply with Health Care Reform. Average rating by people who attended the webinar was 4.25 out of 5 stars.
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26
Jan
2012
Posted by Mark Centoni
Is an employee injured at a company sponsored event eligible for Workers’ Compensation?
When are employees covered by Workers’ Compensation?
In California, Workers’ Compensation coverage generally begins the first minute an employee is on the job and continues any time they are officially on the job performing a service for the company as an employee or official volunteer. Workers’ Compensation does not provide coverage for injuries that occur during the normal commute to or from work; that occur during an unpaid mealtime; that result from recreational activities; that result from substance abuse or intoxication; or that result from starting a physical fight or engaging in horseplay.
24
Jan
2012
Posted by Mark Centoni
Compliance Alert: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Limit of $2,500 Applies to 2012 Fiscal Year Plans
Reprinted courtesy of Alfred (Mike) B. Fowler, ERISA and employment attorney for Kutack Rock LLP. www.abferisa.com. Contact Mike at mike@abferisa.com.
Although most Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 125 plans (Cafeteria Plans) are calendar year plans, there are some plans that are fiscal years plans (e.g. February 1 – January 31). To the delight of tax lawyers everywhere, the IRC contains traps for the unwary! In this instance, plan sponsors with fiscal plan years (all plan years other than calendar years) whose Cafeteria Plans include Health Care Spending Accounts (HCSA), must institute the $2,500 pre-tax contribution account maximum beginning with the first day of the 2012 fiscal year.
13
Jan
2012
Posted by Mark Centoni
Safety Communication & Training: Using Hand-Held Mobile Phones While Driving
The Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration recently issued a final rule prohibiting Commercial Drivers from doing anything with a cell phone that requires holding the phone, reaching for the phone or using more than one button while driving.
Download these three documents to help establish and communicate your company policy regarding using Hand-Held Mobile Phones while driving:
12
Jan
2012
Posted by Mark Centoni
FMCSA issues tighter restrictions on hand-held mobile phone use for commercial drivers
Commercial Drivers must go almost completely Hands Free
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) finalized a new federal rule further restricting hand-held mobile phone use by Commercial Motor Vehicle drivers. The rule, which went into effect December 23, 2011, affects Oil Marketers, Trucking Companies, Environmental Contractors, Construction Contractors, Waste Haulers and Public and Private Transportation organizations among many other industries. There are approximately 4 million commercial drivers in the U.S. that would be affected by this rule.
10
Jan
2012
Posted by Mark Centoni
Legislative Update: California SB 299 and Companion Legislation – A New Maternity Mandate
Reprinted courtesy of Alfred (Mike) B. Fowler, ERISA and employment attorney for Kutack Rock LLP. www.abferisa.com. Contact Mike at mike@abferisa.com.
New Laws
As the cornerstone of four new laws (SB 299, AB 592, SB 222, and AB 210), the California legislature intends to assure health care coverage for pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions. These new laws expand protection under California insurance policies and health care plans in a significant way:
31
Dec
2011
Posted by Mark Centoni
Labor Code Update: AB 469 Template for New Hire Notice, Labor Code section 2810.5
The Labor Commissioner has posted the Template for New Hire Notice required by AB 469. Download the PDF and Word versions below:
AB 469 – Labor Code 2810.5 New Hire Notice Template PDF version
AB 469 – Labor Code 2810.5 New Hire Notice Template WORD version
Spanish and other versions available here.
