HR Digest

JULY 26, 2022

Stock exchange traders in Hong Kong had the longest lunch break of any of the world’s big bourses, at two hours, until 2010. According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which protects the rights of the employees , does not require an employer to provide meal periods or rest breaks. How long should workplace breaks be?

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The Workcomp Writer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The court acknowledged that had the alleged injury been witnessed by a representative of the employer, the result might have been different, the court stressed that the former employee had come forward with no evidence that the employer knew of the alleged work-relatedness of the injury or that he would eventually file a workers’ compensation claim.

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Global People Strategist

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Through the history of the modern workplace, women or mothers have usually been the only ones to both receive and take advantage of parental leave pay from their employers. This means that if a woman’s job is terminated, she would be eligible for alternative work by her employer, especially if such a position exists.

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Parental Leave Employment Government Consulting 40

The Workcomp Writer

JULY 30, 2023

The Virginia employer unsuccessfully argued that the employee’s decision to take part in the boating activity was sufficient to sever the causal link to his original injury. Later, her physicians advised that breast reduction might improve her back condition, but the employer refused the claim, contending it was not a covered medical expense.

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The Workcomp Writer

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Following several IMEs of claimant, the employer and its carrier alleged that claimant violated N.Y. 1st DCA 2010). The employer appealed. She completed a “Personal Injury Form” for her self-insured employer which stated that the accident occurred after her work shift began at 5:35 P.M., Markham, 46 So.3d 3d 641 (Fla.

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Workers’ Compensation Medical Insurance Life Insurance 52

Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published new guidance on menopause in the workplace and set out employers’ legal obligations. The EHRC is encourageing employers to consider the guidance and adapt their policies and practices accordingly to ensure fairness and inclusivity in the workplace.

Commissions 64

Commissions Employment Employee Benefits IT 64

Abel HR

APRIL 9, 2020

In fact, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) logged a whopping 2,753 pregnancy discrimination charges in 2019, which represents the lowest rate in almost a decade and is down almost a third from the 4,029 filed in 2010. , but for others, it can represent a professional battlefield.

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Family and Medical Leave Act Medical Commissions Health Insurance 52

Ascender

JUNE 19, 2020

On March 2020, the Fairwork Commission introduced changes to annualised salaries , affecting over 22 modern awards including the Clerks Private Sector Award 2010. This update makes getting pay right even more complicated for employers in 2020. Singapore: Increase to CPF contributions for senior workers.

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Payroll Overtime Government Taxes 52

Ascender

JUNE 19, 2020

On March 2020, the Fairwork Commission introduced changes to annualised salaries , affecting over 22 modern awards including the Clerks Private Sector Award 2010. This update makes getting pay right even more complicated for employers in 2020. Singapore: Increase to CPF contributions for senior workers.

Payroll 52

Payroll Overtime Government Taxes 52

Talent Culture

MARCH 17, 2010

Home About Us How It Works FAQs Contact Resources Request a Proposal Thursday, March 18th, 2010 How to Spot a Job Scam Some people have managed to leverage the challenges of the most recent recession into a lucrative business for themselves to earn a legitimate living. If you repackage and ship it for your “employer.&#

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

New guidance on menopause in the workplace, setting out employer’s legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010, has been issued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). Under the Equality Act 2010, an employer will be under a legal obligation to make reasonable adjustments and to not discriminate against the worker.

Commissions 94

Commissions Employment IT 94

Insperity

OCTOBER 27, 2011

But employment law is ever-evolving, with courts weighing in on social media, weight, flirtation and vegetarianism. Employers still have reasonable rights. Here are some examples of what employers can expect. An employer can’t require a worker to speak only English on his own time, such as during lunch breaks, for example.

Media 40

Media Commissions Consulting Insurance 40

Workplace Insight

MARCH 26, 2024

A recent story involving Avanti West Coast, who provided a gift bag to staff experiencing menopause, is the latest in a series of misjudgements of menopause support by employers. In response, the EHRC has issued new guidance which reiterates that symptoms may amount to a disability for which an employer should make reasonable adjustments.

Employment 59

Employment Construction Commissions Work From Home 59

Employee Benefits

MARCH 13, 2024

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published new guidance on menopause in the workplace and set out employers’ legal obligations. The guidance reasserts the fact that women experiencing menopausal symptoms, particularly in severe cases, have certain protections under the Equality Act 2010.

Commissions 59

Commissions Medical Insurance Employment 59

cipHR

DECEMBER 13, 2018

We look at the employment law rulings and legislatory changes that have been affecting UK HR teams over the past 12 months. Employment tribunals and dispute over ‘worker’ status. Following the abolition of tribunal fees in 2017, there has been a surge in cases making their way through employment tribunals.

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Workers' Compensation Perspectives

JANUARY 1, 2019

No COLA was payable in January 2010, January 2011, or in January 2016. Chairman], Report of the National Commission on State Workmen’s Compensation Laws , US Government July 1972 chapter 3 page 71] for at least some categories of recipients. (Social Security payments always reflect the benefits due for the preceding month.)

Workers’ Compensation 52

Workers’ Compensation Pension Health and Welfare Insurance 52

Higginbotham

APRIL 10, 2023

The court previously ruled that preventive care coverage requirements based on an A or B rating by the USPSTF on or after March 23, 2010, violate the U.S. Employer Takeaway The impact of the ruling on specific employer plans remains unclear. Constitution. States may also impose preventive care requirements on insured plans.

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Electronics Commissions Government Taxes 52