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Ohio Court Says Healthcare Benefits and Pension Contributions Not to be Used in Computing AWW

The Workcomp Writer

Quoting Larson’s Workers’ Compensation Law , an Ohio appellate court affirmed a decision by the state’s Industrial Commission that had refused to consider various fringe benefits in the form of health and welfare benefits, as well as the employer’s contribution to several pension funds as “wages” or “earnings” under Ohio Rev.

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Are Workers’ Compensation benefits protected against the rising cost of living?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

Workers with permanent disabilities often don’t have those options. The monthly workers’ compensation amount they receive may have sustained them initially but unless it is adjusted for the cost of living, permanently disabled workers will see the buying power of their workers’ compensation income decline with each passing year.

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HIVE360’s employee benefits and rewards app, Engage

Employee Benefits

Via its services and support, HIVE360 typically boosts a client’s bottom line by £100 per annum, per worker. Its game-changing, customisable engagement platform and app deliver better communication, vital healthcare support and attractive lifestyle benefits.

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How to steer clear of Age Discrimination in Employment Act lawsuits

Business Management Daily

Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), employers with 20 or more workers cannot engage in personnel practices that discriminate against employees or applicants that are 40 years of age or older. The study proposed these strategies for employers when dealing with older workers: Data collection policies.

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These Employment Laws Work to Safeguard Pay Equity for All

HR Digest

While the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) works to correct any violations , employees do not often speak up for fear of the repercussions. Employment laws exist to safeguard the interests of workers and ensure fair hiring and pay equity for all employees. What Are Some of the Employment Laws in the U.S.?