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Orwellian NTSA Testimony From 2013

The Teacher's Advocate

In 2013 the state of Pennsylvania was considering some changes to their retirement system which evidently called for a 401(a) plan for employer contributions. The NTSA wasn't happy about this because the money wouldn't be run through their vendors and agents, meaning no fees and commissions.

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Workplace Wellness Programs: Are They Really Worth the Investment?

Insperity

But as the Society for Human Resource Management points out in a 2013 article , it’s difficult to measure the ROI because workplace wellness programs can differ greatly company-to-company. Other research offers similarly promising figures. In addition, wellness programs that are not based solely on voluntary participation (e.g.,

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Virginia Court of Appeals Affirms Res Judicata Bar in Mileage Reimbursement Dispute

The Workcomp Writer

In a decision that emphasizes the binding nature of unappealed workers’ compensation commission or board rulings, the Court of Appeals of Virginia recently affirmed the state Commission’s application of res judicata in a dispute over mileage reimbursement for medical treatment [ Edelblute’s Service Center v. Edelblute , 2024 Va.

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Scottish police officers secure 7% pay rise

Employee Benefits

The deal ensures a cumulative 12.35% increase in pay since 1 April 2022 and includes a commitment to commission an independent review into police officer pay and benefits to ensure appropriate wage growth from 2025/26. billion since the creation of Police Scotland in 2013.”

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Missouri: Review Application Not Untimely Where Delay Was Due to “Postage Due” Error by USPS

The Workcomp Writer

In Missouri, applications for Commission review, when sent by USPS, are “deemed to be filed as of the date they are endorsed by the United States post office on the envelope or container in which such paper is received ” [§ 287.480 R.S.Mo.]. The Commission received the October 29 mailing on November 1. Hawthorn Child.’s

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Employee benefits for Caregivers in workplaces

HR Digest

It’s critical that organizations reinforce and frequently review recommendations from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to ensure compliance with nondiscrimination guidelines.

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Explaining Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

HR Digest

Title VII established the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to enforce the law. In 2013 alone, the EEOC handled almost 94,000 significant charges under Title VII law and subsequent other laws. What The Title VII did?