PayrollOrg

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

PayrollOrg’s Government Relations Task Force Child Support Subcommittee commented on the proposed revised Income Withholding for Support Order (IWO).

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In Su v. Fensler , No. 22-cv-01030, 2023 WL 5152640 (N.D. Ill. Aug. 10, 2023), the court granted the Department of Labor’s motion for a preliminary injunction to replace with an independent fiduciary the trustees of the United Employee Benefit Fund, who are accused of breaching their fiduciary duties by using Fund assets to engage in prohibited transactions.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Need to know: A raft of proposals have been launched to improve value for money in pension schemes. The government’s big theme is to get more invested in private equity, which should boost the economy. Poorly performing schemes could be forced to merge with better performing schemes. In July, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt proposed a number of pension reforms in his Mansion House speech, with an overarching focus on value for money for members.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In a case of first impression in the Tenth Circuit, the Court recently joined the chorus of circuit courts in holding that a 401(k) plan participant alleging excessive investment management or recordkeeping fees must assert a “meaningful benchmark” in order to survive a motion to dismiss. In addition to rejecting commonly pleaded “benchmarks” because they were not meaningful, the Court’s ruling is of particular significance because, unlike some other courts, it dismissed the participants’ “shar

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

On 10 July 2023, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced an ambitious initiative designed to encourage pension schemes to invest in unlisted equities. In addition to proposed regulatory changes to scheme governance and the management of defined benefit (DB) schemes, Hunt sought to persuade the UK’s defined contribution (DC) and Local Government pension schemes (LGPS) to invest £75 billion in new companies.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

By Tracey Ward, Head of Business Development & Marketing at Generali UK Employee Benefits It’s increasingly understood that illness cannot simply be categorised as either physical or emotional. Usually, it’s a mixture of both. And the social aspect – an individual’s environment – also represents a crucial ingredient in this mix. On that note, momentum is also building on the notion that work has a really important role to play in recovery and ongoing condition management, in terms of giving

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PeopleKeep

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

An employee's family life can directly impact their engagement and productivity at work. According to a Harvard Business School study, 73% of employees have some sort of familial caregiving responsibility, and 80% of them are impacted by that responsibility at work. Stress from this balancing act and the financial challenges it brings can not only hurt job performance, but it can also lead to burnout and chronic health conditions.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

We all procrastinate from time to time – surely, it’s harmless? Not necessarily. Prolonged periods of procrastination can negatively impact your business. Read on to explore why your employees are procrastinating and how to increase their motivation and concentration. Unofficially, the 6 th of September is ‘Fight Procrastination Day’. More commonly recognised in the US than in the UK, the day aims to help people face the cause of their procrastination issues head-on.

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InterWest Insurance Services

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued new guidance for employers to provide reasonable accommodations for visually impaired workers who request it. About 18.4% of all American adults have at least some difficulty with their vision, even when wearing corrective lenses, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As U.S. students lag behind academic benchmarks, AI tools can provide affordable support for parents struggling to get them up to speed.

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Wellable

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Camera usage can increase fatigue and decrease engagement, especially for women and new employees according to recent APA research. The post Camera-On Or Camera-Off? The Psychology Of Virtual Meeting Fatigue appeared first on Wellable.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Open-enrollment season is also a perfect opportunity to prepare for legal changes, employee-facing reminders and departmental goals.

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HR Lineup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Knowledge management is a critical component of modern business operations. It involves the creation, organization, and distribution of information within an organization to improve decision-making, problem-solving, and overall efficiency. To achieve this, companies often rely on knowledge management software to streamline the process. In 2023, there are several standout options available, each offering unique features and capabilities.

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Performance reviews are a proactive way to engage with your employees, provide clear communication about expectations, and acknowledge them for their hard work. But getting the right framework and creating consistency across your organization can be tricky. We put together this checklist to help you evaluate your current performance review process and equip managers with the right tools to perform individual assessments.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Whether it's a chat in the office or championing mental health initiatives, the benefits leader uses relationships to make the workplace better.

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15Five

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Are you ready to Thrive? The 15Five team is thrilled to bring strategic HR professionals and industry thought leaders together once again for Thrive 2023. This year’s immersive, action-packed conference is happening November 6-8 in beautiful Denver, Colorado. Grab your team and get ready for an unforgettable experience of community-building, learning, and inspiration.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Many health plan sponsors continue to struggle to comply with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), particularly the requirement to conduct a comparative analysis of nonquantitative treatment limitations (NQTLs) that has been effective under the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act […] The post DOL Guidance on Mental Health Parity: Proposed Rules for NQTL Comparative Analyses appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Musk told U.S. senators that the technology can be a source for good, but warned of risks to civilization.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In the past six years, the mean hourly pay gap between UK men and women has reduced from 15.07% to 12.97%, according to data analysis by accountancy and business advisory firm BDO. Its analysis of data from around 5,300 organisations, charities and public sector bodies that have reported their gender pay gaps since mandatory reporting began six years ago, also found that while 65% of UK employers narrowed their average mean gender pay gap between 2017-18 and 2022-23, this gap increased for 34% o

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Lynee Luque is establishing leadership programs that make it possible for all employees to pursue professional growth at NerdWallet.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Online retail giant Amazon has invested more than $440 million (£353 million) to help its US and Canada delivery service partners (DSPs) increase pay and benefits for drivers. While individual wages and benefits will vary depending on the delivery service provider and geography, US delivery associates will now be able to earn $20.50 per hour on average or more, along with healthcare and other benefits.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Efforts by some businesses to promote their environmental and social impact on society are pushing some customers away and risk damaging their reputations, according to a poll conducted by public relations agency, Clearly PR. Of the 2,072 business leaders, entrepreneurs, and marketing professionals polled, 31 percent said they were “put off” a business that talks a lot about their ESG initiatives in the media and on social media.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Banking organisation Deutsche Bank has enhanced its parental leave benefits for employees across the Asia Pacific region. The enhanced benefits are available to all permanent employees, regardless of gender or length of service, in Australia, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Japan, India, Indonesia, mainland China, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In previous posts, we reported on proposed regulations under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) issued by the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (collectively, the Departments). More recently, we turned our attention to the treatment of non-quantitative treatment limitations (NQTLs), i.e., non-numeric benefit coverage limits that must be no more restrictive […] The post The “Meaningful Benefit” Requirement for NQTLs Under the Proposed

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

A new report from Siemens Infrastructure claims that there is limited agreement amongst businesses on how best to progress towards a decarbonised and resource-efficient world and under half expect to meet their net zero targets based on current thinking. According to the Transition Monitor 2023: The Great Divide on The Path to Net Zero report, whilst more than half of those surveyed believe the infrastructure transition is accelerating in their region, a quarter of senior executives said that pr

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

It is crucial to ensure employers have crystal clear practices and policies for managing employee absences. Employers which properly invest in handling absences in the right way will see a marked improvement in staff performance, retention, productivity and business resilience. Absence management is central to ensuring ongoing business operations, helping minimise disruption and maintain service levels.

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