Health Care Reform Changes for Employers

Health Care Reform Changes for Employers

Updating previous information about health care reform changes for employers, this year was anticipated to be a monumental one with respect to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. However, with the one-year delay of the employer mandate (the provision of...

Paying a Living Wage

With President Obama’s proposal to increase the minimum wage for Federal workers to $10.10 an hour, the subject of paying a living wage has arisen throughout the corporate community. Back in 1938, President Franklin D. Roosevelt took a harsh tone when he asked...

Workplace Wellness Programs

February is often symbolized with the color red—chilled, scarlet faces exposed to wintry weather, Valentine’s Day and American Heart Month. Studies by the American Heart Association indicate that, “poor dietary choices and a sedentary lifestyle lead to decreased...
Vacation Time or PTO?

Vacation Time or PTO?

Traditionally, employers offered separate paid time off benefits to employees, such as paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.  However, in the past decade, many companies have moved to a more flexible Paid Time Off or “PTO” benefit that incorporates all policies...
Employment Record Retention

Employment Record Retention

There is often confusion among employers concerning the legal requirements for record keeping and retention of employee files and other employment-related records. Not only are there federal record keeping requirements, but individual states also have requirements...
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