InterWest Insurance Services

MAY 14, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission on April 23 approved a new rule that bans employers from requiring new employees to sign non-compete agreements. The rule will take effect in August 2024, after the commission voted 3-2 to approve it.

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Qandle

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

It encompasses all forms of monetary rewards, such as salaries, bonuses, commissions, and benefits like health insurance, retirement plans , and perks. Software You Need For All Your Compensation Process Get Started The post Enterprise Compensation Management: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on The Qandle Blog.

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HR Bartender

APRIL 19, 2022

While employers may use the information discovered in a social media screen to make employment-based decisions, they must still adhere to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidance and follow the same pre-adverse and adverse action rules prescribed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Also, mark your calendars.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 11, 2024

The rule states that a fiduciary may not receive a fee in connection with providing investment advice, which could occur when, for example, an individual recommends an HSA investment, investment strategy or rollover and receives a commission.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JUNE 12, 2024

The post Washington State Further Restricts Noncompetition Agreements appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG. While that federal regulation is currently being challenged in court, Washington’s rule has already gone into effect. Read more here.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JUNE 7, 2024

They explained the impact of the Final Rule on current noncompete agreements, examined the legal issues around enforcing a noncompete ban and ensuing litigation, and outlined what employers […] The post Key Takeaways From the FTC’s Final Noncompete Rule: What It Means and Next Steps for Employers appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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InterWest Insurance Services

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Many PBMs earn commissions on drugs dispensed to patients and they benefit from steering them to higher-cost drugs. Ask them how they earn their money, and what kind of commissions and margins they are earning on drugs dispensed to your employees. It’s best to take this approach with the assistance of us, your broker.

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Qandle

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

In this blog, we will explore how integrating HRMS and payroll can significantly boost efficiency in your business. Yes, HRMS can manage various types of compensation, including salaries, hourly wages, bonuses, overtime, and commissions, and apply the appropriate calculations for each. appeared first on The Qandle Blog.

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InterWest Insurance Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Often these claims are part of another complaint, either concerning workplace discrimination or harassment issues and filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or concerning workplace safety issues, which are filed with Fed-OSHA. In 2023, the EEOC saw a record number of retaliation complaints — 46,047, up 20% from 2022.

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InterWest Insurance Services

APRIL 11, 2024

The analysis by Avalare , a wellness plan provider, and commissioned by the U.S. A recent study has found that employers who offer health insurance coverage to their staff had an average return on investment (ROI) of 47%, meaning that for every $1 an employer spends, it will receive $1.47 in benefits.

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InterWest Insurance Services

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued new guidance for preventing harassment on construction industry worksites. The guidance, while not binding, can be used as a template for construction firms to implement anti-harassment policies.

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InterWest Insurance Services

APRIL 23, 2024

Also, any time an older worker suffers a workplace injury, they are more likely to be out of commission — and the road to recovery is longer. Research suggests that long-term construction work impacts an individual’s musculoskeletal system.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

APRIL 24, 2024

Access the […] The post 2024 Chart of Healthcare Regulations appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG. This chart displays health-related regulations that may be issued this year, organized by federal agency and date of potential release.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 12, 2024

In March 2023, the Federal Trade Commission reached an $8 million settlement with BetterHelp, an app counseling service, over allegations that it shared user data with advertising partners. ” Also, there have been concerns raised about some of these apps.

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Florida Workers' Comp

JULY 16, 2024

A judge in Seminole County, Florida is currently working through an investigation by the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC). For more on contempt, see Follow Orders or Seek Relief (August 2017)(yes, I have been blogging a while). Perhaps that is equally inappropriate, and perhaps more so.

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Insperity

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In this blog, we’ll discuss: What employees are focused on and what they expect from their employer Why you, as an employer, should care about this issue What you can do to help your team members and protect your business What is employee financial wellness? For employees, their personal financial wellness is an acute concern right now.

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