Employee Benefits

MARCH 20, 2024

Workplaces are still largely designed with neurotypical people in mind and many employers remain unclear on how to support neurodiverse colleagues with some of the challenges they may face. There are various things employers may wish to consider in championing inclusivity for and supporting neurodiverse job applicants and staff.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 30, 2023

The right to request to work flexibly is a right to request, not a right to demand, but given the myriad of ways of working that have emerged following the pandemic, and despite what an increasingly growing number of employers are demanding, the old ways of working are not going to be palatable for many people.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

As we look into our crystal ball, the future of pre-tax benefits comes into view. We clearly aren’t fortune tellers, but maybe we can shed some light on the possible future of pre-tax benefits. Let’s assume all of the stars align and pre-tax benefit accounts become a pillar for legislative priorities. The Optimist.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 5, 2023

Mental health problems are and continue to be a significant concern and employers have not only a moral, but a legal obligation to help protect and support employees who may be suffering from such issues. Reasonable adjustments are changes that an employer makes to remove or reduce a disadvantage related to someone’s disability.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Following this and other similar reports, there is increasing pressure for employers to understand their legal obligations to support employees. Most mental health conditions will fall under the legal definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010, as many of them have a substantial and long-term impact on day-to-day life.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 25, 2023

Northamptonshire housing association Greatwell Homes has been ordered to pay a former employee £50,000 at employment tribunal after a maternity leave dispute. R Smith argued that she has the right not to be subjected to any detriment by any act, or any deliberate failure to act, by their employer for a prescribed reason.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 27, 2024

It may well be that those caring for affected people are family members also in employment, so how can employers ensure that employees with caring responsibilities are supported? The laws supporting primary carers who are in employment are thankfully improving.

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PeopleKeep

AUGUST 30, 2023

The federal government enacted the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010 to make health insurance more cost-effective and accessible for Americans. In addition to more accessible health insurance, the ACA also brought with it more compliance considerations for both employers and individuals, including reporting requirements.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 15, 2023

Plans include embedding tailored employment support within mental health and musculoskeletal services in England, including expanding the individual placement and support (IPS) scheme, and scaling up musculoskeletal hubs in the community. In many cases, employees wouldn’t leave work if they were better supported by their employer.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The only caveat is that you must be able to pass pre-employment tests such as the Standardized Test of Adult Basic Education Skills (STABLE), written by the Occupational Information Network. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 5% HR career growth rate between 2010 and 2020. Employer Profiles . Job Outlook . Final Words .

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Employee Benefits

JULY 31, 2023

The case explored the treatment of future service benefits under the BBC pension scheme, which provides retirement benefits on a defined benefit (DB) basis for BBC employees who joined before 1 December 2010. Meanwhile, the remaining two career average benefit categories provide average salary benefits.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 8, 2024

A question that often comes up is whether employers need to support women’s health and what role they should play. Advancing women’s health requires a concerted effort from employers, considering the broader implications on employee retention, mental health costs, and the overarching message an organization sends about its values.

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Winston Benefits

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law in 2010, but some of its effects are just now being understood. For example, are the tax penalties set up to penalize the uninsured actually increasing enrollment?

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 6, 2022

Although the changes in April will translate to around a £1,000 extra per year for many in full-time work, most of that increase will be absorbed by additional rises in taxes, universal credit cuts and higher energy bills. Many people will still struggle to make ends meet on these rates. This is currently £9.90 outside London and £11.05

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Advised by Claritas Tax and Lodders, Orbis has now transferred majority ownership of the business to an employee ownership trust (EOT) for its 17 members of staff. In 2010, Orbis entered a partnership with Clairfield International, providing access to 300 colleagues and 30 associate offices around the world.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 31, 2024

On the legal side, an employee who has a mental health condition may be considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010, if their condition has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 1, 2022

All good employers will need to be mindful of the risks involved of workers being gathered together in the workplace. With Covid restrictions, employers had an official framework for managing the risks involved. If the risk assessment points to someone continuing to work from home , then employers should make sure that happens.

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Achievers

AUGUST 24, 2016

In his book, The Speed of Trust , Covey discusses the ‘trust tax’ and ‘trust dividend’ – if there is low trust among your team, speed decreases and cost increases as a result. According to the Edelman 2016 Trust Barometer , “Nearly one in three employees don’t trust their employer.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 29, 2023

This is supported by recent legislative proposals, which are intended to make the workplace better for all, but particularly women: the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill and the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill. It also introduces a new duty on employers to prevent harassment of their staff.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 18, 2023

HM Courts and Tribunal Service’s June 2023 data revealed an increasing number of employment tribunal cases citing menopause as a contributing factor. Women are beginning to discuss menopause openly and are becoming more confident in asking their employers for support to help them cope with the debilitating symptoms that often accompany it.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 24, 2023

It outright rejected five of the Committee’s recommendations, including to consult on making menopause a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010, and to pilot a specific menopause leave policy. Making menopause a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010 would have given women clearer protection.”

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Global People Strategist

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Through the history of the modern workplace, women or mothers have usually been the only ones to both receive and take advantage of parental leave pay from their employers. This means that if a woman’s job is terminated, she would be eligible for alternative work by her employer, especially if such a position exists.

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WEX Inc.

JULY 1, 2023

Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs) were rolled out prior to COVID-19 striking the United States, but the demand for this new product is expected to skyrocket, as more and more employers look for ways to bring stability to their healthcare costs. These plans are tax-advantaged, exempt from both payroll taxes.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has published guidance to highlight legal obligations and practical steps for employers to best support disabled employees with hybrid working. As per the Equality Act 2010, employers must offer these to remove, reduce or prevent obstacles a disabled worker may face.

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cipHR

AUGUST 22, 2022

These costs might not be planned, but a fine of up to £20,000 could be issued each time you don’t conduct your employment background checks correctly. It’s your responsibility as a UK employer to carry out such checks before agreeing to hiring a new starter. It may even contribute to a financial penalty. Right to work checks.

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HR Lineup

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Launched in 2010, Wave has since emerged as a leader in the industry, offering a range of services that cater to the unique needs of small businesses. It automates payroll processing, including tax calculations and direct deposits, reducing the time and effort required for payroll administration.

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cipHR

JANUARY 9, 2018

There are just 35,000 people in financial services in Dublin; Frankfurt’s total city population is just 730,000; and Paris, like the other cities, has its own costs and issues – from language, tax rates and regimes, to capacity and infrastructure. Already some employers have altered their submitted gender pay data due to mistakes.

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The Workcomp Writer

MARCH 7, 2022

Prior to 2010, Cajiao owned his own semi-tractor and used it in his business as an over-the-road truck driver. Cajiao sold his truck in 2010, but continued working as a truck driver. Whether the employer is or is not in business. He would search online trucking broker companies to find loads that were convenient for him to haul.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 15, 2024

This has translated into employers seeing rising numbers of employee absences due to poor mental health. This is why it is more important than ever for employers to not only recognise when an employee is struggling, but to be able to know how to deal with it in an appropriate way.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 8, 2024

The DWP handles the administration of the state pension and working age benefits system, supporting those of working age, employers, pensioners, families and children, and disabled people. Kendall, who was elected as the Labour MP for Leicester West in May 2010, has been shadow secretary of state for work and pensions since September 2023.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 24, 2024

An employment tribunal has ruled that a Wrexham bakery did not do enough to make reasonable adjustments for a man registered as blind before dismissing him during his probation period. Ian Stanley is registered as legally blind and was diagnosed with Bardet Biedl syndrome in 2010.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

A defined benefit plan is fully funded by the employer. Employee and employer contributions vary by plan. The most popular employer-sponsored retirement plan used today, a 401(k) can be set up by businesses of all sizes. Minus any fees and taxes, the employee will receive the balance on the account upon retirement.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 3, 2024

The Equality Act 2010 defines a disability as a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on ability to do normal daily activities, which has lasted, or in medical opinion is likely to last, at least 12 months.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 18, 2022

So why is it so crucial for employers to take advantage of days like Blue Monday (17 January 2022) to encourage open discussions about mental health with employees? There are a number of ways that employers can encourage open discussions with employees about mental health.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 14, 2024

The Buckland Review of Autism Employment, published in February 2024, identified that autistic jobseekers often struggled due to generic job descriptions which they could not satisfy, interview questions and approaches which were not adapted to fit their needs and challenging sensory environments.

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LACE Partners

APRIL 21, 2023

When I joined Sainsburys it seemed apparent then that employers and society had little in the way of knowledge or understanding of those such as myself on the autistic spectrum. Evidence compiled from the National Autistic Society suggests that only 32% of people on the spectrum are in some form of employment.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 26, 2024

Employers have not only recognised the importance of employee wellbeing and mental health, but have begun to put it at the top of their people priorities list. Where this is the case, employers will be under a duty to make reasonable adjustments to alleviate any potential barriers faced by the employee as a result.

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