The controversial healthcare reform law scored an important victory recently when a U.S. Court of Appeals ruled 2 to 1 that Congress can require individuals to carry health insurance. (more…)
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The upcoming 401(k) fee disclosure regs are weighing heavily on employers. As a result, firms are concerned about compliance issues and expecting to dedicate more time to retirement plan administration. (more…)
You can either collect tens of thousands of dollars in workers' comp or you can star in a reality show about the rigors of the logging industry, but you can't do both. (more…)
There’s no shortage of productivity-killing distractions online. But what time-wasting activity is the most disruptive to workers? (more…)
When it comes to the reason a bill wasn’t paid on time, customers often have a few go-to excuses they rely on. Here are two of the most common, as well as ways to handle them effectively. (more…)
It seems that an increase in job duties and responsibilities doesn't automatically guarantee a nice bump in pay any longer. (more…)
If your company is of the 33% that offer unpaid internships, you'll want to double check you're complying with the feds' guidelines. (more…)
Employers that don’t use pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to process and pay prescription drug claims have become the minority. (more…)
When it comes to reducing energy usage, companies intend to do much more than encourage staffers to turn off the lights or shut down their computers for the weekend. Here's what they have planned -- and why. (more…)
Heads up: You don't have much longer to apply for a waiver that would free you from the health reform’s restrictions on setting annual limits for healthcare coverage. (more…)
The pro-employer verdict in this highly publicized lawsuit against Wal-Mart should bring a sigh of relief to employers everywhere. (more…)
Jerry Seinfeld summed up most people's feelings on public speaking best: "To the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy." Even so, sometimes you're forced to do it. (more…)
