Senate tweaks health reform — and the penalties for employers
October 29, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
Some of the latest tinkering with the health-reform bill could have big financial consequences for businesses. More…
Some of the latest tinkering with the health-reform bill could have big financial consequences for businesses. More…
As part of the economic-emergency legislation, Congress passed and made permanent the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. It sets out the new requirements for employer-sponsored health coverage. More…
Whether you’re thinking about offering health-club memberships or free coffee and doughnuts, there’s one step in the process than needs to be considered before putting the “OK” stamp on the idea: How will it fly if the day comes that we have to kill benefits or raise the cost to employees More…
People who are right out of school need a different type of orientation than someone who’s walking in the door with 10 years’ experience elsewhere. Specifically, the rookies need help with three major employment issues. More…
Our team of experts fields real-life, everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation. Today’s question: Can we offer a separate COBRA plan to former employees? More…
Forget the onsite gyms, the personal trainers and the Pilates instructors. Small companies, with small budgets, can use five simple approaches to promote wellness today. More…
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) is about to become law, meaning you can’t discriminate based on the genetic information of an employee or applicant. OK, after you’ve said, “Huh? Who’s doing that?” consider there really is one likely circumstance in which GINA might cause problems for you. More…
Our team of experts fields real-life, everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation.