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Employers Begin To Question HDHPs

Wellable

According to a survey by the National Business Group on Health, 39% of large employers offer only high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) to employees for health insurance, which is up from 7% in 2009.

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Core Company Values: 12 Inspiring Examples

Achievers

In 2009, 3M deployed an all-in-one recognition solution that performed with flying colors , increasing engagement by seven percent with 99 percent of employees actively using the platform. Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (BCBSNJ) has offered health insurance to New Jersey families and businesses since 1932.

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Confusion around COBRA subsidies emerges with the passing of the ARP

Business Management Daily

2009 COBRA subsidies may add some clarity. Back in 2009, as part of the recovery from the Great Recession, Congress enacted a 65% COBRA subsidy. For employees who were covering non-COBRA-eligible individuals on their group health plan, the IRS took a graduated response. Newly married or divorced employees. Hello, IRS.

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Product Spotlight: What is Critical Illness Insurance?

Winston Benefits

Even when they have health insurance, employees face a maze of co-pays, deductibles and co-insurance that can leave large gaps in coverage. These issues have inspired growth in several insurance products to fill the gaps; one of the most popular is critical illness insurance.

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Gig Economy: A Cost-Cutting Measure or Adding Value to the Workforce?

HR Digest

Gig economy picked up pace after the recession of 2008 and 2009 when many people were laid off work and who had to be resourceful to find employment. On the part of the contingent workers, they always feel a bit shortchanged due to the unavailability of benefits like health insurance, pension etc. Why is the Gig Economy growing?

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Federal Laws that Protect U.S. Employees

Global People Strategist

Ever since 2009, all private and public employers must give employees a fee of $7.25 The Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010, making health insurance compulsory for employees in medium and large-scale businesses. Below are some of the most important federal laws that protect American employees: Minimum Wage.

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Employment and Labor Law in Australia

Global People Strategist

Fair Work Act 2009. All Australian nationals and foreign workers are entitled to basic rights and protections under the Fair Work Act of 2009. All the industries and businesses in Australia that have employed foreign as well as local workers are subjected to the Fair Work Act 2009. Work Health and Safety Act 2011.