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Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill receives Royal Assent

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The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill has received Royal Assent as of this month. The post Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill receives Royal Assent appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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The Affordable Care Act tax forms you need to fill out

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The federal government enacted the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010 to make health insurance more cost-effective and accessible for Americans. The ACA applies to citizens of all states, and individuals and their families in every state have the ability to enroll in a Marketplace policy that offers essential health coverage.

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A New Normal? Omnibus Bill Extends High Deductible Health Plan Telehealth Safe Harbor

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Any amounts contributed while a participant is ineligible must be included in the participant’s taxable income and are subject to an additional 10% excise tax. Absent additional guidance, participants’ contributions to their HSAs during this period may be subject to the applicable income and excise taxes. cut scheduled for 2024.

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Wave

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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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Tribunal rules stress can be disability without mental health diagnosis

Employee Benefits

At a preliminary hearing to discuss a case brought against Aneurin Bevan University Local Health Board, the tribunal panel in Cardiff found that claimant Mrs Phillips could be considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010. Phillips is pursuing a claim for disability discrimination and complaints about deductions from wages and holiday pay.

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Kerry Hudson: Change in flexible-working arrangements for 2024

Employee Benefits

Although businesses do not have to agree to a request, they should remember legislation such as the Equality Act 2010. The report said to recruit a new employee takes an average 40 days, while the cost to a business is an average 34.5% of the new employee’s salary.

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The significance of women’s health is increasingly acknowledged in the modern workplace

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Firms should also provide salary sacrifice schemes to help women set aside pre-tax salary to support their health and wellbeing. Moreover, aligning workplace policies with broader objectives like the UK Equality Act 2010 underscores a commitment to fairness and equality. Shared parental leave is also a must.