HR Digest

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Is a $20 Black Friday bargain worth trampling a worker who earns $9 an hour? 22, 2018 in Bentonville, Ark. Under the Federal Law (the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970) which created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employers are responsible for providing a place of employment free of hazards.

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The Workcomp Writer

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The Intermediate Court of Appeals of Hawai’i recently held that while an employee’s negligent supervision claim against his employer was barred by workers’ compensation exclusivity, he should have been given leave to amend his complaint to potentially assert defamation and false light claims [ Saragosa v. Greene , 2024 Haw. 20, 2024)].

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cipHR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

New research by CIPHR suggests that most workers are likely to underestimate their employer’s gender pay gap. Despite most British workers (96%) agreeing that the UK has a gender pay gap, as many as 57% don’t believe there are any gender pay disparities in their own workplaces, new research finds. Perception vs reality.

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Achievers

DECEMBER 18, 2018

This important study – the largest of its kind – found that 16 percent of American workers are actively disengaged while another 51 percent are “just there.” What’s more, 51 percent of those lackadaisical or disengaged workers are busily checking their inboxes and social media networks for better opportunities.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Initially launched in 2018, the program established a network of independent contractors and provided them with access to Amazon’s logistical expertise. The labor market is shifting, with unions speaking out more regularly about wage hikes and worker rights. Is It Enough to Put Delivery Workers at Ease? an hour in the U.S.,

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Insperity

JANUARY 15, 2019

Employment law is ever-evolving, and 2019 is shaping up to usher in its fair share of changes. Employment laws tend to come in waves, with particular themes for each era. At the turn of the last century, workers had few legal protections from wage theft or unsafe working conditions. Long ago, child labor was common and legal.

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Total Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In 2018, employers spent $300 billion annually for health care and missed work days due to workplace stress. The good news is there are many ways employers can take steps to help manage stress in the workplace. In this blog post, we will explore some ways employers can encourage stress management in their company culture today!

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Achievers

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Skills gap If workers have not kept up with continuing education or evolving skills needed in their industries, their current skills may no longer hold value in today’s employment market. They are dependable workers who get their jobs done with little supervision needed. It’s not a bad thing. Trees vs. Revolving Doors.

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The Workcomp Writer

JULY 21, 2022

A Louisiana appellate court held a plaintiff could not maintain a tort action against a defendant where the plaintiff and the defendant had settled a workers’ compensation action that involved the same transaction or occurrence. Wieber , 2022 La. LEXIS 1094, 2021-0476 (La.App. 07/06/22)]. Background.

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Florida Regulatory Workers' Compensation News

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

The Division of Investigative and Forensic Services, Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Fraud and the Division of Workers' Compensation, Bureau of Compliance issued a joint report summarizing their respective efforts and activities in combating workers' compensation fraud and employer non-compliance.

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Florida Regulatory Workers' Compensation News

JULY 12, 2018

The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation submitted Notice of Development of Rulemaking for 69L-5.217, F.A.C. The notice provides that if requested in writing, a Rule Development Workshop will be held July 24, 2018, 10:00 a.m. eastern time, at 2012 Capital Circle, SE, Room 102, Hartman Building, in Tallahassee, Florida. 2)(b), F.S.

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Florida Regulatory Workers' Compensation News

AUGUST 27, 2018

The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation submitted Notice of Development of Rulemaking for 69L-5.217, F.A.C. The notice provides that if requested in writing, a Rule Hearing will be held September 17, 2018, 9:30 a.m. eastern time, at 2012 Capital Circle, SE, Room 102, Hartman Building, in Tallahassee, Florida. 2)(b), F.S.

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The Workcomp Writer

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Claimant, who had a long career as a firefighter, filed a claim for workers’ compensation benefits in 2018, alleging that he suffered PTSD brought on by “countless horrific, work-related emergency situations” that he had encountered during his long career. Workers’ Comp. Workers’ Comp. Background. Causal Connection.

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Achievers

JUNE 4, 2019

An Achievers’ survey found that 74 percent of employees were planning to switch jobs in 2018. Chronically absent employees can be harder on your company than actual turnover of positions, and Harvard Business Review reports that absenteeism is 37 percent higher among disengaged workers. Better retention. In the U.S.,

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Benefit Resource Inc.

APRIL 9, 2019

A rise in remote workers and denser city populations are also expected to impact how employers approach commuter programs. With the rise of remote workers, commuter benefits – specifically, on-demand services – will increase in value. By 2015, the number of workers commuting on transit had risen to 7.8 In 2005, 6.2

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HR Digest

JANUARY 21, 2024

Workplace sexual harassment remains a pervasive issue in the United States, with West Virginia leading the nation in claims filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). charges filed per 100,000 residents between 2018 and 2021. In 2018, there were 218 charges filed, but by 2021, that number had plummeted to just 40.

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Florida Regulatory Workers' Compensation News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation submitted a Notice of Development of Rulemaking for Rule 69L-3.009, F.A.C. A Rule development workshop will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at 9:00 a.m., EDT, at 2012 Capital Circle, SE, Room 102, Hartman Building. A copy of the Notice and draft Rule language may be found here.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The settlement follows a 2017 employment tribunal judgment that ruled Addison Lee drivers are workers, which was upheld by a 2018 employment appeal tribunal and 2021 Court of Appeal case.  It is a reminder that companies cannot ignore their legal obligations and must treat their workers fairly.”

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Patriot Software

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The laws surrounding worker status have long been ambiguous. Deciding whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor has been largely left up to the employer’s discretion. Thanks to California’s 2018 court ruling, workers are now presumed to be employees. Not anymore.

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cipHR

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

million disabled people are in employment. The organisations who employ disabled workers will, arguably, be able to design products and services that suit their needs – potentially giving them a significant competitive edge. It’ll boost your employer brand. It was updated in February 2018 for freshness, accuracy and clarity.

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cipHR

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Here are four key areas employers should be focusing on. The 2017 Skills and Employment Survey, released in October 2018, found that although British people are working harder and faster than ever , their productivity continues to stagnate. It was updated in October 2018 for freshness, clarity and accuracy.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Volkswagen workers in Germany are going on strike to express their dissatisfaction with the changes occurring at the organization, with the union IG Metall leading the efforts. This is the first disruption to operations the trade union has initiated against Volkswagen’s domestic operations since 2018.

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The Workcomp Writer

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

In a case arising out of a tragic and bizarre 2017 multiple-shooting incident at a New York hospital, a state appellate court reversed a decision of the Empire State’s Workers’ Compensation Board that earlier found a first-year medical resident’s injuries from a gunshot wound arose out of and in the course of his employment [ Matter of Timperio v.

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Florida Regulatory Workers' Compensation News

OCTOBER 31, 2018

The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation submitted a Notice of Proposed Rule for Rule 69L-3.009, F.A.C. If requested within 21 days of the notice, a hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, 9:00 a.m. ET, at the Hartman Building Room 102, 2012 Capital Circle SE, Tallahassee, FL 32301.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Nearly two million workers in Great Britain reported suffering from work-related ill health in 2022/23, according the latest annual statistical report from the UK’s Health and Safety Executive. This new online tool will help employers understand the steps and actions necessary to help bridge this gap. billion, representing a £1.9

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Insperity

JULY 25, 2019

By ensuring your hiring practices encourage employment for people with disabilities, you can gain access to an often-untapped labor pool. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , the unemployment rate for persons with a disability was 8 percent in 2018, more than twice the rate of those with no disability. Defining disabilities.

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Achievers

APRIL 28, 2020

According to research completed by Global Workplace Analytics , there were five million people working from home at least 50 percent of the time in 2018. Of course, there are a number of jobs that simply can’t be done remotely – for example, being a front-line worker in the healthcare or retail industries.

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cipHR

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

A strong, positive employer brand can really make your organisation stand out in the competition hiring market. Employers should always be open to using new and different strategies to help them recruit the best new talent. Here are 11 simple steps you can take to develop a strong employer brand. . Be authentic.

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InterWest Insurance Services

APRIL 27, 2023

Overall rates for employers with 10 or fewer employees saw their family plan health insurance premiums jump 12% from 2021, compared to just 5.4% Since 2018, individual premiums have increased by 21% while family premiums have increased by 18%. Overall, more than half of SMB employees opt out of their employer-sponsored coverage.

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HR Bartender

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Our friends at Kronos are hosting an HR & Payroll eSymposium on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 from 10 a.m. Wage and Hour Done Right: The exempt versus non-exempt employee classification issue continues to be a common area of confusion among employers, and it’s important for you to know and follow the rules for properly paying workers.

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Florida Regulatory Workers' Compensation News

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has determined the statewide average weekly wage paid by employers subject to the Florida Reemployment Assistance Program Law to be $939.41 for the four calendar quarters ending June 30, 2018. Section 440.12(2),

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Two thirds of British workers would be prepared to take a pay cut for an overall better job according to a poll from the hiring platform Indeed. The mean pay cut workers surveyed are willing to take is 9.2 percent in 2018. Indeed says this points to the need for firms to consider when their employees work as much as where.

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Best Money Moves

AUGUST 31, 2021

economy is currently experiencing the highest rate of workers quitting their jobs that we’ve seen in the last two decades.” In 2018 and 2019, workers were already quitting jobs at record rates. Many workers who are quitting are women, seeking jobs with more compensation and scheduling-autonomy for childcare needs.

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Achievers

AUGUST 3, 2020

While their values are exemplary, 3M had several challenges bringing their workforce together: a traveling sales team, a mix of unionized and non-unionized workers, and a wide range of employee ages, from young professionals to employees nearing retirement. lists for the top 50 companies for veterans and LGBT employees in 2018.

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HR Bartender

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Ensuring employees are paid in a secure, efficient, and timely manner is one of the fundamental roles of an employer. That includes compliance with employment tax payment and reporting rules with each of the various local, state, and federal agencies to avoid penalties. Wage Garnishment Landscape: Through the Lens of the Employer ”.

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Hppy

MAY 27, 2021

First, the employer has lost power. Compared to previous generations, this generation has different preferences for interacting with employers and inevitably reforms the important content of corporate culture. That must be mirrored in the reimbursement of workers. Young workers prioritize learning and development.

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The Workcomp Writer

APRIL 22, 2022

Citing earlier appellate decisions, the Court said that, depending upon the circumstances, the Board was empowered in such a case to place liability on the staffing agency, the furniture store, or both [see Larson’s Workers’ Compensation Law , § 68.03]. Vanety’s Serv. LEXIS 2483 (3d Dept., Background. ACME and its carrier appealed.

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