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Employees' Use of Social Media

In today's electronic world, employees' use of social media is widespread both inside and outside the workplace. Employers have new reasons to be cautious of ...
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Medicare Part D Notice of Creditable Coverage Due by October 15

All group health plans that provide prescription drug coverage must send a notice each year to individuals eligible for Medicare Part D. This notice must state whether ...
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Personnel Filing System Important in HR

Toward the end of the year, employers may wish to review their filing systems to make sure they are maintaining personnel information appropriately. All employers should ...
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Wellness Program's ADA Implications

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit recently held in Seff v. Broward County that a wellness program complied with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) safe ...
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Qualified Transportation Benefits

Many employers, particularly employers in urban locations, provide qualified transportation benefits to their employees. A Qualified Transportation Plan is offered under ...
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Telemedicine – A New Enhancement to Employee Benefits

Telemedicine is a relatively new health care concept that is a desired enhancement to many health plans. According to the American Telemedicine Association, ...
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Consider Disability Issues when Implementing Technology Changes

The Department of Labor recently posted a blog entry reminding employers to consider disability discrimination issues when implementing technology in the workplace.
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Plans With Stop-Loss Coverage Require Review

Employers with self-funded health plans should make certain that all stop-loss policies associated with the plan provide adequate and intended protection for large ...
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Vacation/Time Off Policies Benefit from Comprehensive Review

As the summer comes to a close, employers may wish to evaluate their vacation policies to determine if they are in keeping with company needs. Employers generally offer ...
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FMLA Leave Issues

Employers subject to the Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") understand the complexities of FMLA compliance. This article provides an overview of the FMLA rules.
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