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5 Tips for Recruiting Remote Workers

Achievers

Recruiting remote workers changes the playing field for both employers and potential hires. . Below are my top tips for recruiting remote workers: 1. For remote workers, they may be in the same seat but without the daily stimulation that comes with being in an in-person environment. Be crystal clear on expectations of time.

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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: An Update

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Back in July of 2023, I wrote a blog on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and what plan sponsors needed to know at that time. I was pregnant while writing that first blog and curious not only how the law would impact […] The post Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: An Update appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Want to make more money? Consider these popular side gigs

Employee Benefit News

The Small Business Blog revealed some of the best part-time work opportunities for workers.

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New Class-Action Lawsuits Target Group Health Plan Tobacco Surcharges

InterWest Insurance Services

A new wave of class-action lawsuits is targeting employers that apply health insurance premium surcharges to employees who use tobacco, accusing them of discrimination and violating the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), according to two new blogs by prominent law firms. Restitution of all surcharge amounts charged.

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5 Reasons Your Employee Turnover Is on the Rise

Achievers

Even wonderful employers face the occasional loss of a worker. These figures have been rising steadily as the economy grows stronger and workers feel more confident. They note that “there are tangible actions — other than simply increasing pay — that leaders can take to keep workers around.”

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Amazon's OSHA Deal Transforms Warehouse Worker Safety Nationwide

Workers' Compensation

Department of Labor recently announced a significant settlement with Amazon that amounts to a landmark agreement for warehouse worker safety. OSHA found that these conditions contributed to a high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders among workers. This settlement is a significant victory for worker safety.

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Medicare's Magic Number: $750 for Workers' Compensation 2025

Workers' Compensation

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that it will maintain the current threshold of $750 for workers' compensation settlements in 2025. Understanding the Threshold The threshold applies to workers' compensation settlements where the carrier does not have ongoing responsibility for medical expenses.