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New UK Employment Law Changes Taking Effect

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

This spring sees the introduction of a number of important changes to employment laws in the United Kingdom. These include: Expansion of the existing right to request flexible working New rules for the calculation of holiday and holiday pay entitlement for irregular hour workers and part-year workers A new unpaid leave right for carers Greater […] The post New UK Employment Law Changes Taking Effect appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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What Is an Exempt Employee?

Patriot Software

Are all of your employees eligible to receive overtime pay? Some employees are exempt from overtime pay and minimum wage laws. Exempt employee qualifications are determined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). To run payroll correctly, you need to be familiar with exempt employees. What is an exempt employee?

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AI is closing the generation gap in the workplace

Employee Benefit News

HR and tech experts from 5fn and MasterClass at Work reveal the role tech will play in fostering more connection.

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HRA vs. HSA: What you need to know

WEX Inc.

Health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) are great tools for you and your employees to save money, and for your employees to prepare for potential medical expenses. For employers, HRAs or HSAs come with perks, including tax savings and increased employee retention. We’ve outlined the key differences between an HRA and an HSA below so you can see how they work, the advantages of each, and if you should be offering one or both to your employees.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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With violence on the rise, nurses are walking away from healthcare

Employee Benefit News

Nurses feel vulnerable due to a lack of support for workplace dangers they face everyday.

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Workers are done talking politics in the office

Employee Benefit News

HiBob found that 77% of workers prefer to avoid political conversations at work, an increase from 2023.

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Research Agenda: Workforce Management 2024

3Sixty Insights

In today’s labor market, where workers hold significant bargaining power, employers are under pressure to provide a positive employee experience. Failure to do so could result in the loss of top talent. This challenge is particularly acute in industries with deskless workers, such as food & beverage, hospitality, service, specialized trades, and healthcare.

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Disability inclusion means moving beyond meeting accommodation requests

Employee Benefit News

Employers can tap more talent by making everything from job postings to the employee experience more approachable.

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#HRTechChat: Keirsten Gregg’s Crucial Insights on Talent Acquisition in Turbulent Times

3Sixty Insights

In this HR Tech Chat, Dylan Teggart sits down with Keirsten Greggs of TRAP Recruiter. Keirsten has over two decades of experience in talent acquisition, onboarding, and training. Pulling from her experience in multiple sectors, including government, defense, and fintech, Keirsten walks us through the trends she’s seeing in recruitment and hiring, the need for talented HR professionals, and how companies are finding the best people.

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Where You Can and Absolutely Cannot Cut Costs Corners in Benefits Administration

Managing benefits administration is costly, and cutting corners in the wrong places can lead to disengaged workforces and the risk of non-compliance. This eBook from Selerix highlights areas where you can save without compromising the value of benefits. Proactively Thinking: Make decisions for the long run. Discover ways to be proactive in your decision-making to save money in the future, not just temporarily.

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US firms announce fewer new hires in April

Employee Benefit News

Increasing costs and economic uncertainty are causing employers to be more conservative.

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Cutting Through the Alphabet Soup of Dental Insurance Plans

InterWest Insurance Services

When you look at the dental options for your employer-sponsored health plan, or if you’re just looking at the options available on the market, you may encounter the acronyms DMO and PPO (also known as a PDN), as well as indemnity plan, in the marketing literature. These terms describe types of dental insurance plans. To pick the best plan for your own needs, you’ll need to know how each type is structured, and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

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Confessions of a benefits manager: Candid joins a webinar on will writing

Employee Benefits

One of the things I most like about our voluntary benefits platform is the education that comes with it. Every month one of our providers runs a webinar on their specialism. As well as providing information, these webinars remind employees of all the benefits we offer, increasing enrolment and improving engagement with the platform in general. This month’s webinar is an introduction from Boring and Stutter, our will writing advisors.

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Google Layoffs of 200 Core Employees Signal a Worrying Trend

HR Digest

News of Google layoffs has struck again as the company has moved to eliminate at least 200 “core” employees from its U.S. offices. The Google job cuts don’t come as a surprise considering the job climate but what is surprising is the decision to lay off employees from Core teams that are critical to the business. The company doesn’t intend to work with a smaller team and get by either.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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Lothian Buses accredited as living wage employer

Employee Benefits

Municipal bus firm Lothian Buses has received living wage employer accreditation. The commitment means that all Lothian Buses employees will receive a minimum hourly wage of £12 per hour. This rate is higher than the government minimum for over 21s, which currently stands at £11.44 per hour. The organisation, owned by the City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian councils, has over 2,500 staff.

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Share the streets: Tips for interacting safely with other drivers on the road

WEX Inc.

As a trucker, mastering safe driving is not just a skill; it’s a responsibility that ensures the safety of yourself, your car, and everyone sharing the road with you. Here are some essential tips to keep in mind, based on recommendations from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA): 1. Stay focused Distractions are one of the leading causes of accidents on the road.

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Viatris launches global mental wellbeing platform

Employee Benefits

Copyright © 2023 Viatris Inc. All rights reserved Pharmaceutical organisation Viatris has launched a mental wellbeing platform for its 300 employees globally. Through the platform, which is provided by Unmind, Viatris’ employees along with up to five family members or friends can take steps to proactively manage their mental health and help them to achieve personal goals, such as managing stress, sleeping better or improving happiness.

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How To Negotiate A Job Offer (5 Actionable Tips)

BetterUp

Jump to section The basic process to negotiate salary and benefits What are the negotiable components of a job offer? What information helps you negotiate a job offer?

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7 Common ACA Compliance Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Managing ACA compliance is a major headache, especially in industries with complex schedules and regulations. Errors can lead to fines, legal battles, and strained employee relationships. Ways to Avoid Penalties & Fines: Non-compliance with Hours of Service (HOS) or misclassifying employees can lead to fines and legal issues. We offer tools to avoid these penalties and ensure regulatory alignment.

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Nordic countries rank top for working parents

Employee Benefits

Three Nordic countries, Norway, Sweden and Denmark, have been ranked as the best countries for a parental work-life balance according to research by Remote. Its survey assessed conditions in 20 countries and analysed factors that impact working parents including parental leave, annual leave entitlement, childcare costs and access to healthcare. The study found that Norway performed very well and achieved the top spot for parental work-life balance, followed by Sweden and Denmark.

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Arbitrate or litigate? The choice may not be yours after all

Business Management Daily

We have fond memories of Wonder Bread when we were growing up. The balloons on the package added some je ne sais quoi to our PBJ sandwiches. We never thought about the drivers who transported the bread from the bakery to the store, because why would we? The U.S. Supreme Court has thought about it. In a unanimous opinion , the court ruled that drivers for Wonder Bread weren’t covered by the Federal Arbitration Act.

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Pensions Dashboards are only part of the picture – people need a wider view of their finances

Employee Benefits

The government has published statutory guidance setting out the staged timetable by which it expects pension schemes to connect to the Pensions Dashboards. Although the deadline for connecting is 31 October 2026, trustees and pension scheme providers are expected to aim to connect by the timetable outlined in the guidance rather than waiting until the strict legal deadline.

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Report Highlights Stress of Hard Market on Insurance Agency Staff

InterWest Insurance Services

Independent property/casualty insurance agents are facing one of the most brutal hard markets in decades and many of them are struggling as they have to deliver bad news of non-renewals sometimes on a daily basis. With no end in sight to the market madness, agencies are taking steps to stay strong and help their employees cope, according to the latest Big I market report.

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7 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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DeepL recruits Sally Sourbron as chief people officer

Employee Benefits

DeepL, a global specialist in language artificial intelligence, has appointed Sally Sourbron chief people officer in order to bring additional experience and leadership to the team. With a track record of developing effective people strategies, enhancing employee experiences , and driving cultural change, Sourbron will be leading DeepL’s people and culture team as it aims to scale globally and create exceptional experiences for its employees.