HR Digest

APRIL 28, 2024

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), established in 1967, serves as a crucial safeguard against workplace inequality, explicitly prohibiting age discrimination against individuals who are 40 years of age or older.

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The Workcomp Writer

MARCH 12, 2025

Background: The Industrial Commission Denies PTDAgain David McCartneys battle for PTD compensation has spanned nearly two decades. The Industrial Commission denied his claim again, citing two primary reasons: McCartney had not demonstrated new and changed circumstances since his prior denial. McCartney v. Simco Mgmt. LEXIS 703 (Mar.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Many new employment laws in 2023 have been introduced to reshape the regulations that oversee the safety of US citizens, and companies that want to avoid any complications in the future should ensure they update their regulations and policies to match them as well. According to Bloomberg Law, the FTC will vote on the rule in April 2024.

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HR Digest

JULY 1, 2023

This marks the day when the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) came into effect, signaling a significant shift in the landscape of worker’s rights. But, as the saying goes, “The night is darkest just before the dawn,” and the dawn has finally arrived for expectant workers. Scope: Who’s Covered?

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

It’s a question with big ramifications that trips up many employers: Is my worker an employee or contractor ? Become familiar with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) , which defines what an employee is and what employer obligations are. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 2020 Employer’s Supplemental Tax Guide.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 7, 2024

Recent guidelines issued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) aim to simplify employers’ legal obligations to support workers going through menopause. A growing topic of conversation in the workplace and beyond, menopause has become increasingly recognised in employment guidance.

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HR Lineup

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As an employer or business owner, there are various taxes that the federal and state government requires you to pay. For instance, the W-2 employee (FICA) tax requires you to withhold your workers’ money to cater for medicare and social security taxes. With the W-2, employers will also contribute a share of those taxes.

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InterWest Insurance Services

APRIL 23, 2024

The average age of a construction worker is now in the 40s. The nature of construction work presents many hazards for workers, many of which may not appear until late into a person’s career. Risk factors for older workers Lower-back injuries are a common injury experienced among construction workers. A study of U.S.

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Construction Medical Commissions Health Insurance 98

Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 10, 2023

While the use of AI tools in the workplace is rapidly increasing, many organisations are lagging in providing guidance and training in the use of these technologies, according to new survey commissioned by Ricoh Europe. However, the adoption of AI is outpacing employers’ implementation of formal policies and procedures.

Employment 111

Employment Commissions Technology Government 111

InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 11, 2024

The Department of Labor’s new fiduciary rule, which mainly applies to 401(k) plans, will also affect employers who offer their staff health savings accounts. The new rule, which takes effect September 2024, bars employers from providing advice to their workers on how they should invest the funds in the HSA they offer.

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HR Digest

JUNE 10, 2023

Target and two union workers have reached a settlement over allegations that the company discriminated against older workers in its hiring practices. The EEOC investigated the complaint and found that there was reasonable cause to believe that Target had discriminated against the two workers. What does this mean for employers?

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Commissions Media Technology Employment 98

Achievers

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Boosting employee happiness should be a priority for every employer. employees experience burnout on the job, and 70% of workers worldwide say they’re more stressed than in the past. They include tuition reimbursement, increased time off, sales commissions, performance bonuses, flexibility in work arrangements, and much more.

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Workplace Insight

JULY 6, 2024

One of the Labour Party’s key pledges during the election was to initiate a large-scale reform of UK employment law within the first 100 days of taking office. Some of the proposed changes to employment law could happen quite quickly, for example, changing the remit of the Low Pay Commission in relation to the national minimum wage.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 31, 2022

Not being physically in the office doesn’t seem to have had an effect on employee sexual harassment as employers paid out more than $65 million in sexual harassment settlements and court awards in 2020, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. or even a customer. What you can, and should, do.

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The Workcomp Writer

MAY 5, 2022

In situations such as the case at bar, the appellate court would presume that the Commission found the necessary “good cause” and examine whether the record supported that finding. Forte worked for nearly a decade as a roll changer for the employer, a position that involves handling heavy cassettes filled with rubber. Background.

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HR Bartender

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

workers believe the automation of certain duties or tasks would give them more time to focus on other areas of work. If you’re not aware, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has launched an initiative to examine how technologies impact employment decisions.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 28, 2023

Even if they are dismissed as meritless, the employer is often out thousands of dollars as a result. The key for employers is to have policies in place that treat everyone equally in the organization, ensure that certain groups of people are not kept from advancing in their jobs, and ensure a harassment-free workplace.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Most restaurant workers don’t believe that the job can become their career. Managers must carefully consider how to hire the right worker. If a restaurant sees many workers are being lethargic, managers can opt for behavioral-based questions into the interview rounds. Behavioral Round. Retain employees. on the job.

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Entertainment Commissions Retail Technology 98

Insperity

MARCH 30, 2021

Employers and business leaders must decide how to handle COVID-19 vaccinations for employees. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) EEOC proposed wellness rules. In many situations, employers can require employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine prior to returning to a workplace. Incentivizing vaccines.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

More than a third of British employers have not spoken to their employees about their mental health and wellbeing over the past year, according to research. However, a third of employers have not spoken to their staff about their mental health over the past year.

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The Workcomp Writer

JANUARY 6, 2022

As I have noted January for many years, prior to the death of my mentor and friend, Dr. Arthur Larson, the truly original author of the Larson treatises in workers’ compensation law (and in employment discrimination law, as well), he and I began a quirky—though humorous—New Year’s tradition. LL-55774, opinion No. 02-21 WC (Jan.

Workers’ Compensation 111

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Money Talk

MARCH 10, 2022

Where They Are Used- Target-date funds are a frequent “menu” option for workers to select in tax-deferred employer retirement savings plans. For example, federal government workers have “L Funds” in the Thrift Savings Plan. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Retirement Plan Commissions Taxes Finance 188

Workplace Insight

MAY 10, 2022

Slack has released the results of a new poll which the firm claims reveals the current state of mental wellbeing among UK workers. The return to the office is an ongoing concern for workers and employers, with over a third (37 percent) of workers highlighting that going to the office makes them feel stressed, worried or anxious.

Overtime 98

Overtime Commissions Food Technology 98

HR Digest

AUGUST 22, 2024

Federal Trade Commission announced a ban on non-compete agreements across the U.S. This non-compete ban ruling would forbid employers from restricting employees from seeking alternative employment at a competitor firm or starting their own business in the same industry. Chamber of Commerce and tax service firm Ryan.

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Commissions Government Taxes Employment 52

The Workcomp Writer

APRIL 3, 2025

Rethinking the Limits of Course of Employment In traditional workers compensation doctrine, an injury must not only arise out of employment but also occur in the course of employment. Redefining the Course of Employment The Virginia Industrial Commission denied compensation. Bragg , 203 Va. 204, 123 S.E.2d

Workers’ Compensation 52

Workers’ Compensation Transportation Commissions Construction 52

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. However, it should be noted that the day after the rules were announced, the U.S.

Commissions 98

Commissions Human Resources Consulting Employment 98

Insperity

MARCH 25, 2021

If you’re considering entering into an agreement with a professional employer organization (PEO) , chances are you have questions about how PEO pricing works. What is your employer overhead? Employer overhead (in excess of compensation) typically costs between 1.25% and 1.4% What kind of help do you value most?

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InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 12, 2024

workers struggle with mental health issues and stress, more employers are offering new chatbot apps to help them. A survey this past summer of 457 employers by Willis Towers Watson found that 24% of them offer a “digital therapeutic” for mental health support. As a record amount of U.S.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 16, 2023

Schneider / Shutterstock.com Field TV licensing workers employed by service provider Capita TVL have accepted a pay agreement , which will be paid out in this month’s pay roll. after the commission scheme has been consolidated. The deal, which applies to the firm’s 165 field staff, increases starting salaries on average by 9.5%

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Commissions Pension Bonuses Salary 98

Florida Workers' Comp

AUGUST 23, 2022

The world of workers' compensation is geographic and diverse. There is no workers' compensation "system," but at least 60 systems across the country. Each state has one (50), then there is the federal system, the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) that largely covers railroad employees, the District of Columbia, the U.S.

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Workers’ Compensation Compensation System Recruitment Pay Raise 80

Achievers

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Above all, they should blend seamlessly with your employer brand and form a cohesive whole with your organization’s daily practices. Intrinsic motivators are satisfying in and of themselves — think of a sincere, public congratulations from a leader you respect, or completing a long-awaited project that thrills customers and co-workers alike.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

As the world enters the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers have gained a greater understanding about the virus’ relationship with US anti-discrimination laws. In this Law360 article, McDermott Partner Lindsay Ditlow offers perspective about worker […].

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The Workcomp Writer

AUGUST 29, 2022

Acknowledging that at the time of her injury, the employee was indeed within Ohio’s “zone of employment” and that her injury occurred in the course of her employment, the court found nevertheless, her injury did not arise from her employment. Hinerman worked for the employer at one of its factories. Savant Sys.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Geographically, workers in the capital are most likely to pass on a job based on the office surroundings, with a third (32 percent) of London based workers admitting to declining a role for this reason. This is especially true for young people aged 18-24; over half of whom (55 percent) say they get more done if they commute in.

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Florida Workers' Comp

MARCH 15, 2022

This week, the Workers' Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) hosts its 38th Annual Issues and Research Conference in Boston. In all, a well-rounded program with something for all of the workers' compensation community. When I think of the National Commission Report, I think of ambition. Let's dive in.

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Commissions Family and Medical Leave Act Workers’ Compensation Insurance 80

HR Digest

JUNE 9, 2023

The law, which went into effect on January 1, 2023, prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals based on their weight or height in hiring, firing, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment. It sends a clear message that employers cannot discriminate against individuals based on their physical appearance.

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Commissions Employment IT 98

Workplace Insight

AUGUST 26, 2024

The new legislation allows employees to ignore communications after hours without fearing repercussions from their employers. The law seeks to curb this trend by empowering workers to better balance their work and personal lives. However, the Australian law does not outright ban employers from contacting their staff after hours.

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