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My Final Quarterly Webinar Summary of 2024

Money Talk

As 2024 winds down next week, its time for my final quarterly summary of take-aways from recent personal finance classes, conferences, and webinars that I attended. Below are some nuggets that you might find useful in your personal financial planning: Offense and Defense- Financial offense involves earning money from one or more sources (e.g., paycheck, interest).

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Top news for the week of December 23

Employee Benefit News

Two companies partner to offer alternatives to COBRA; top 10 companies for compensation; how employers can save billions on healthcare; and more in this week's roundup.

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Hardship Distributions: Five Questions for Plan Sponsors

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Its become easier for plan participants to take distributions from their defined contribution (DC) retirement plan account balances, but plan sponsors still have a fiduciary duty to ensure that the need for these distributions is real. In the November/December issue of Benefits […] The post Hardship Distributions: Five Questions for Plan Sponsors appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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How to Fill Out Form W-4: Helping Your Employees

Patriot Software

When you hire a new employee, you must collect a completed Form W-4, Employees Withholding Certificate. This is how you determine federal income tax withholding. At some point in the onboarding process, an employee may ask you how to fill out Form W-4. Do you know the answer?

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4 HR Predictions for 2025: Supercharge Your Employee Experience with Internal Communications

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

The future of HR is here, and it's all about collaboration, innovation, and impact. Join us for a forward-thinking session where seasoned experts Miriam and Carolyn will share insights and practical strategies to help you stay ahead of evolving HR trends. Discover how to build strong partnerships with internal teams to craft a transparent, authentic, and connected workforce experience.

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5 items employees should have on their end-of-the-year checklist

Employee Benefit News

The head of people at Justworks breaks down what tax information and benefits you should review before 2025.

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Ready for a Change? Your Guide to a HR & Payroll Career Move in the New Year

JGA Recruitment

As the calendar flips to a fresh start, professionals in HR and payroll are prompted to think critically about their own career growth and whether it’s time for a change. At a crossroads? Figuring out your next move can be overwhelming, but taking the time to recharge and reflect can make all the difference. Ask yourself: what do I really want from my next role?

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NY: Adverse Reaction to COVID Vaccination Not Compensable

The Workcomp Writer

Employer Encouraged, But Did Not Require Innoculation A New York appellate court has affirmed the state Workers Compensation Boards denial of benefits to a healthcare worker who suffered adverse reactions to a COVID-19 vaccination [ Matter of Shmulsky v. Hudson Headwaters Health Network, Inc. , 2024 N.Y. App. Div. LEXIS 6783 (3rd Dept., Dec. 19, 2024)].

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ADA compliant substance abuse policy

Business Management Daily

Balancing safety and accommodation in the modern workplace Substance use in the workplace presents a wide array of concerns and liabilities, from safety concerns to reputational damage. However, navigating substance abuse policies can be a tricky thing for employers in the current age. Laws regarding the use of drugs vary from state to state, as do the guidelines on what testing is allowed.

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Growth for One and All—Exploring 5 Ways to Support Women at Work

HR Digest

Women represent 47% of all U.S. employees according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerc e, but many workplaces still remain hostile to their presence. There are many ways to support women at work and create a space where they are able to perform to the best of their abilities but organizations need to open themselves up to change. Businesses that are welcoming to this segment of the workforce often make a dedicated attempt to improve the workplace for women, but there are many others who dont know wh

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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Long COVID: A Lingering Shadow of COVID-19

Workers' Compensation

Long COVID, also known as post-COVID-19 condition, is a complex syndrome affecting individuals who have previously had COVID-19. While the initial symptoms of COVID-19 may resolve, long COVID can persist for weeks, months, or even years. A recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry delves into the relationship between personality traits and neuropsychiatric symptoms in individuals diagnosed with long COVID.