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…
October 29, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
What’s the Mental Health Parity Act? And why should you care?
October 14, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
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…
When you have to take away a benefit
August 21, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
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…
They’re starting their 1st job — what you need to tell them
August 19, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
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…
Answers to tricky HR questions: OK to have a separate COBRA continuation plan?
August 15, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
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…
Wellness for cheapies, er, uh, the thrifty
July 18, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
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…
Why you should pay attention to GINA
May 7, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
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…
Answers to tricky HR questions: COBRA notifications and exempt pay
March 18, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
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.
