Employee Benefits

MAY 15, 2024

This has translated into employers seeing rising numbers of employee absences due to poor mental health. This is why it is more important than ever for employers to not only recognise when an employee is struggling, but to be able to know how to deal with it in an appropriate way.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 17, 2024

Employers are waking up to women’s health and our legislation is not keeping up with the workplace. The younger generation seems less embarrassed about informing colleagues that they have their period and employers are facing up to the fact that menstrual pain can constitute a disability.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

An employment tribunal has ruled that stress can be considered disability without a formal mental health diagnosis from a doctor. Phillips is pursuing a claim for disability discrimination and complaints about deductions from wages and holiday pay.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 20, 2024

Workplaces are still largely designed with neurotypical people in mind and many employers remain unclear on how to support neurodiverse colleagues with some of the challenges they may face. There are various things employers may wish to consider in championing inclusivity for and supporting neurodiverse job applicants and staff.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 15, 2023

The government’s announcement in January this year that menopause would not become a new protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010 was very disappointing for those who had campaigned for change. Employers also have a duty to assess risks in the workplace. appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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Higginbotham

MAY 11, 2023

Becerra that the ACA’s preventive care coverage requirements based on an “A” or “B” rating by the USPSTF on or after the ACA’s enactment on March 23, 2010, violate the U.S. Employer Takeaway The future impact of the Braidwood decision is unclear; the ruling may be put on hold pending appeal and ultimately reversed or upheld by a higher court.

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HR Lineup

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Launched in 2010, Wave has since emerged as a leader in the industry, offering a range of services that cater to the unique needs of small businesses. It automates payroll processing, including tax calculations and direct deposits, reducing the time and effort required for payroll administration.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 31, 2024

On the legal side, an employee who has a mental health condition may be considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010, if their condition has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Menopause is not a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. That said, over the last couple of years, women have brought successful claims for sex and age discrimination following the unacceptable responses of their employers to their menopause symptoms and its impact on their work.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 8, 2024

A question that often comes up is whether employers need to support women’s health and what role they should play. Advancing women’s health requires a concerted effort from employers, considering the broader implications on employee retention, mental health costs, and the overarching message an organization sends about its values.

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WEX Inc.

JULY 1, 2023

Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs) were rolled out prior to COVID-19 striking the United States, but the demand for this new product is expected to skyrocket, as more and more employers look for ways to bring stability to their healthcare costs. These plans are tax-advantaged, exempt from both payroll taxes.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 25, 2023

Northamptonshire housing association Greatwell Homes has been ordered to pay a former employee £50,000 at employment tribunal after a maternity leave dispute. R Smith argued that she has the right not to be subjected to any detriment by any act, or any deliberate failure to act, by their employer for a prescribed reason.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 30, 2023

The right to request to work flexibly is a right to request, not a right to demand, but given the myriad of ways of working that have emerged following the pandemic, and despite what an increasingly growing number of employers are demanding, the old ways of working are not going to be palatable for many people.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 3, 2024

The Equality Act 2010 defines a disability as a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on ability to do normal daily activities, which has lasted, or in medical opinion is likely to last, at least 12 months.

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HR Bartender

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Before this job, I worked in the government sector from 2006 to 2010. I left in 2010 because of an illness. I recently received a letter from the finance department of my former employer stating that they overpaid my sick leave benefits during my course of employment and I owe them $18,500. But $18,500?!

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Employee Benefits

JULY 5, 2023

Mental health problems are and continue to be a significant concern and employers have not only a moral, but a legal obligation to help protect and support employees who may be suffering from such issues. Reasonable adjustments are changes that an employer makes to remove or reduce a disadvantage related to someone’s disability.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 3, 2024

With menopausal women constituting the fastest-growing demographic in today’s workforce, it is fundamental for employers to be aware of the ways they can support their employees who are going through the menopause. There are crucial considerations for employers and potential consequences when obligations are not met.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 29, 2023

This is supported by recent legislative proposals, which are intended to make the workplace better for all, but particularly women: the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill and the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill. It also introduces a new duty on employers to prevent harassment of their staff.

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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.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 31, 2023

The case explored the treatment of future service benefits under the BBC pension scheme, which provides retirement benefits on a defined benefit (DB) basis for BBC employees who joined before 1 December 2010. Meanwhile, the remaining two career average benefit categories provide average salary benefits.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 18, 2023

HM Courts and Tribunal Service’s June 2023 data revealed an increasing number of employment tribunal cases citing menopause as a contributing factor. Women are beginning to discuss menopause openly and are becoming more confident in asking their employers for support to help them cope with the debilitating symptoms that often accompany it.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 1, 2022

All good employers will need to be mindful of the risks involved of workers being gathered together in the workplace. With Covid restrictions, employers had an official framework for managing the risks involved. If the risk assessment points to someone continuing to work from home , then employers should make sure that happens.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 15, 2023

Plans include embedding tailored employment support within mental health and musculoskeletal services in England, including expanding the individual placement and support (IPS) scheme, and scaling up musculoskeletal hubs in the community. In many cases, employees wouldn’t leave work if they were better supported by their employer.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 24, 2023

It outright rejected five of the Committee’s recommendations, including to consult on making menopause a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010, and to pilot a specific menopause leave policy. Making menopause a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010 would have given women clearer protection.”

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Following this and other similar reports, there is increasing pressure for employers to understand their legal obligations to support employees. Most mental health conditions will fall under the legal definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010, as many of them have a substantial and long-term impact on day-to-day life.

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cipHR

AUGUST 22, 2022

These costs might not be planned, but a fine of up to £20,000 could be issued each time you don’t conduct your employment background checks correctly. It’s your responsibility as a UK employer to carry out such checks before agreeing to hiring a new starter. It may even contribute to a financial penalty. Right to work checks.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Advised by Claritas Tax and Lodders, Orbis has now transferred majority ownership of the business to an employee ownership trust (EOT) for its 17 members of staff. In 2010, Orbis entered a partnership with Clairfield International, providing access to 300 colleagues and 30 associate offices around the world.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 6, 2022

Although the changes in April will translate to around a £1,000 extra per year for many in full-time work, most of that increase will be absorbed by additional rises in taxes, universal credit cuts and higher energy bills. Many people will still struggle to make ends meet on these rates. This is currently £9.90 outside London and £11.05

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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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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The only caveat is that you must be able to pass pre-employment tests such as the Standardized Test of Adult Basic Education Skills (STABLE), written by the Occupational Information Network. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 5% HR career growth rate between 2010 and 2020. Employer Profiles . Job Outlook . Final Words .

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Business Management Daily

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In March 2010, the United States enacted the comprehensive healthcare reform law known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), often referred to as Obamacare. A large number of citizens obtain their health insurance through their employer as part of their benefit plan. Understand the employer mandate. Know if you are an ALE.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Following this, there is increasing pressure for employers not just to report the numbers but instead understand the reason for the gap. In May 2019, 47 employers were named and shamed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission for failing to submit their gender pay reports within the deadline. average difference that existed.

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The Workcomp Writer

MARCH 7, 2022

Prior to 2010, Cajiao owned his own semi-tractor and used it in his business as an over-the-road truck driver. Cajiao sold his truck in 2010, but continued working as a truck driver. Whether the employer is or is not in business. He would search online trucking broker companies to find loads that were convenient for him to haul.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 18, 2022

So why is it so crucial for employers to take advantage of days like Blue Monday (17 January 2022) to encourage open discussions about mental health with employees? There are a number of ways that employers can encourage open discussions with employees about mental health.

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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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Winston Benefits

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law in 2010, but some of its effects are just now being understood. For example, are the tax penalties set up to penalize the uninsured actually increasing enrollment?

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 18, 2023

All European Union (EU) derived employment law is under review following the publication of the Retained EU Law Revocation and Reform Bill. Against a backdrop of a competitive labour market, there has never been a more important time for employers to show their support, helping to create a stable workforce.

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