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District Court Invalidates Rule Raising ‘White Collar’ Salary Threshold

PayrollOrg

On November 15, a district court vacated and set aside the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) final regulations to increase the minimum salary level for the “white collar” exemption.

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Canada Post Strike Announced: What’s Going to Happen to the Mail?

HR Digest

Postal workers play a critical role in any country, more so with the holiday season fast approaching. Taking a page out of the NYT tech workers’ books , the same employees who went on strike to stand up for their rights during a critical period for their organization recently, Canada Post workers are now on strike. Around 55,000 workers announced a nationwide postal strike in Canada, their first in 2024, and the first since 2018.

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10 Practical Tips On Making Friends With Someone

BetterUp

Discover 10 practical tips on making friends, including starting conversations, finding common ground, and building lasting connections.

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Another year, higher healthcare prices: Are employers ready for 2025?

Employee Benefit News

Healthcare benefit costs will increase by 5.8% per employee, but that doesn't mean companies are powerless to do better by their workers.

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We’re Here to Help! How to Navigate Your Top HR Priorities

Are you helping your people proactively plan for retirement? How are you prioritizing the mental health of your HR team? These are a few of the questions that HR professionals are seeking answers to today. Luckily, Gallagher’s consultants came together with four robust articles (and one infographic) that help address these pain points and provide you with proactive planning tips to help you simplify, personalize and create flexibility in your benefits offerings to help ensure your people thrive

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Hybrid working means people feel as if they are always at work

Workplace Insight

The increasing uptake of hybrid working could be encouraging workers to respond to work requests and communication as if they are ‘always on’, according to a Censuswide survey commissioned by Moneypenny of over 2,000 general UK consumers. The survey suggests that the majority (56 percent) are accepting work related communications out of hours. Of these workers, 13 percent said they’ve received work-related comms at any time of night or day.

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The case for housing assistance in employee well-being

Employee Benefit News

Redirecting $2,000 in rent toward a mortgage can lead to the creation of wealth totaling roughly $1.4 million over 30 years.

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Measuring Payroll Efficiency with Key Metrics and KPIs

JGA Recruitment

Modern businesses can’t afford to gloss over payroll performance; tangible measurements are essential to getting it right. Think of payment processing as a tightly wound spring, where one misplaced calculation can send the entire system flying off-kilter. Because mistakes can be costly, regular checks are necessary to keep payroll humming along trouble-free.

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Legal Traps to Avoid When Dealing with FMLA Requests

InterWest Insurance Services

When employee files a federal Family and Medical Leave Act request to either deal with a health issue or care for a loved one, their employer is often put in a tight spot, particularly if the person serves a vital role in their organization. There are also a number of rules that employers need to follow to avoid running afoul of the law and there are plenty who have been sued for it, a prospect that can be costly.

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5 ways you can reduce fraud by choosing virtual cards

WEX Inc.

Nearly two-thirds of organizations were victims of attempted or actual fraud in 2022. By making changes sooner rather than later, you can protect yourself and your suppliers’ time and money. Here are 5 different ways to reduce the risk of virtual card fraud. Tighter timeline controls Revolutionizing payment security, virtual cards are an unparalleled deterrent against fraud through innovative features like one-time-use card numbers and tokenization.

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4-Week Roadmap for New Hires

Nearly one-quarter of employees (23%) admit they’ve cried within the first week! Give new hires a positive start with this four-week onboarding roadmap. This schedule outlines all the turns, detours, and speedbumps new hires can expect in their first month. We’ve included suggestions for each week to help you make your new employees’ highway to success an easy road.

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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. The lawsuits, according to a blog by Chicago-based Thompson Coburn LLP, assert that the surcharges are violations of fiduciary duty rules under ERISA, as well as discrimination regulations under the Health Insuranc

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Employee offboarding best practices for a smooth transition

Higginbotham

Employee offboarding allows departing employees and their managers to take steps to ensure a smooth transition. Having an offboarding program can also keep an employee’s exit friendly and non-confrontational, helping to set the tone for how an organization values its employees, even as they prepare to leave the company. What is employee offboarding?

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Career pathing: Boost employee engagement & retention

Business Management Daily

As the name suggests, career pathing involves creating possible roadmaps an individual employee might follow to move from a current position to new roles at your company later on. In the complex modern workplace, however, such career progression often entails more than climbing the steps of a corporate ladder. Career pathing considers numerous factors.

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Warner Bros. Discovery Strikes 11-Year Deal With NBA After Legal Settlement

HR Digest

Warner Bros. Discovery has settled its breach of contract lawsuit against the National Basketball Association (NBA), as per report. The NBA and Warner settlement agreement will keep the media company in business with the league for the next decade. The accord gives Warner Bros. Discovery the ability to develop new shows with NBA content in the U.S. and abroad, and international NBA rights in parts of Northern Europe and Latin America excluding Mexico and Brazil.

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

In today's dynamic business environment, HR leaders face immense pressure to optimize costs while maintaining a competitive edge to attract, retain and engage their workforce. Gallagher can help you meet that challenge head-on. Our proprietary data and people analytics platform, Gallagher Drive ® , provides the elevated insights you need to make impactful program decisions that are aligned with your organizational goals and set your strategy up for long-term success.

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NY: Workers’ Comp Settlement Not Protected from Son of Sam Law Seizure

The Workcomp Writer

A New York appellate court held that the Workers’ Compensation Law’s exemption of benefits from creditor claims does not shield settlement funds from the state’s Son of Sam Law [ Matter of New York State Off. of Victim Servs. v. Johnson , 2024 N.Y. App. Div. LEXIS 5792 (N.Y. App. Div., 3d Dept., Nov. 7, 2024)]. New York’s Son of Sam Law, substantially amended in 2001, allows crime victims to seek compensation from convicted criminals who receive substantial sums of money from virtually any sourc

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Navigating Budget 2024: key insights for HR and payroll

cipHR

Highlight reel National Insurance adjustments Minimum wage changes Employee benefits and taxation Apprenticeships and skills training Employment law and compliance updates HR and payroll best practices Decoding the National Insurance adjustments With Budget 2024 now unveiled, HR and payroll professionals find themselves navigating many changes, especially around national insurance.

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The Evolution of Cloud Technology in HR

JGA Recruitment

The way we manage HR has transformed dramatically, and a clear winner has emerged: cloud-based systems have become the cornerstone that matters most. Organisations are waking up to the fact that cloud HR solutions matter – it’s not just a technological upgrade, but a business imperative for creating efficient, connected teams. Understanding the Impact Cloud technology profoundly affects every aspect of HR operations.

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What's on the minds of American workers

Employee Benefit News

Companies have been more vocal about the importance of addressing mental health since the pandemic, but their work isn't done.

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha

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How to Create a 5-Year Plan: Real-World Examples and Actionable Tips

BetterUp

Learn how to create a 5-year plan to achieve your personal and professional goals. Discover practical steps, examples, and strategies for long-term success.

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2023 Distinguished Employee – Ben Stultz

InterWest Insurance Services

Announcing 2023 InterWest Insurance Services Distinguished Employee Winner! Ben Stultz Commercial, Account Manager Chico Each year, InterWest recognizes employees who are identified by their co-workers as having demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to their clients, workmates as well as their community. This partnership between work and giving back makes them stand out for their invaluable contributions. _ Ben is always going the extra mile to complete a task or solve for a problem.

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People in wealthy societies are more motivated by money than those in poorer countries

Workplace Insight

Money has long been regarded as a key motivator in driving human effort. Yet, its effectiveness as a motivator varies greatly across cultures, as highlighted in recent research published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour. This study delves into the comparative influence of monetary and psychological incentives on motivation, specifically contrasting “WEIRD” cultures—Western, educated, industrialised, rich, and democratic—with non-WEIRD cultures, such as those in India, China, and

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