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NEW PODCAST – Bright Side of Benefits – Episode 01: Where are Health Benefits Headed?

Benefit Resource Inc.

Based on data from (1) Kaiser Family Foundation Annual Employer Benefits Survey 2001 – 2021 & (2) US Inflation Calculator – [link]. But, the good news is that there has been some slowing of that trend, which aligns with the increased use of deductibles. This is not news to anyone. times inflation. Becky] Thanks, Ron.

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Summer is here … let’s just keep working?

Business Management Daily

While 25% of workers reported their employer or manager has encouraged them to take time off since the pandemic began, 66% said there has been no communication about using vacation days. The summer of 2019 saw 1,737,000 jobs gained by teens, 25% more than in 2018 and the most teen jobs gained since 2001. This year: crickets.

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Trial Work Periods and Extended Periods of Eligibility

Attorney Charlie Hall

The Program Operations Manual System (POMS) defines services as “any activity in employment or self-employment that is performed or is normally performed for pay or profit.” [3]. TWP in employment. Service months are calculated differently in employment and self-employment service periods. TWP in SELF-EMPLOYMEnT.

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PA Employer’s Right to Subrogation is “Absolute”

The Workcomp Writer

Since the employer’s outlay for workers’ compensation benefits exceeded the $150,000 held in escrow, all the funds (after payment of litigation expenses) had to be paid over to the employer. The employer remained liable for Claimant’s ongoing wage loss and for medical expenses directly attributable to the work injury.

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Workers’ Compensation: What’s payroll got to do with it?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

.); "total amount paid to employees over a period," hence, via records-keeping, "list of employees receiving pay." [ See [link] ] Today, the word “payroll” more often than not refers to the department or system that manage employer costs for a range of employee compensation components. Wages and salaries cost employers $25.22

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Workers’ compensation Insurance Arrangements: Does the model make a difference? Part 2

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

The most common active intervention in the market (after mandating compulsory workers’ compensation insurance coverage for most employers) is the legislative creation of a “state” fund for workers compensation. Note: Although the ratio between worker benefits paid and employer costs is often expressed in dollar terms [e.g.,

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Understand Forced Arbitration Clauses and considerations before use

Business Management Daily

According to the Economic Policy Institute, the option to sue employers isn’t currently available to more than 60 million workers in the United States due to something called forced arbitration. This works by including an arbitration clause in employment contracts. One would think so, but that’s not always the case. What’s that?