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Employment laws to watch in 2018

Insperity

Employment laws continue to evolve, and 2018 will usher in some big changes in two of our most populous states, California and New York. The HR world is abuzz with all the implications of implementing New York state’s paid family leave legislation and California’s ban-the-box law, both of which went into effect January 2018.

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Scottish Environment Protection Agency and FTI Consulting shortlisted for Best financial wellbeing strategy – small employer

Employee Benefits

Scottish Environment Protection Agency and FTI Consulting have been shortlisted for Best financial wellbeing strategy – small employer at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024. It celebrates employers that improved and assisted their employees’ financial wellbeing during 2023.

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Unique interview questions to ask an employer – plus, what to ask as an employer

cipHR

Unique interview questions to ask an employer On average, how many new employees does the organisation hire each year? Unique interview questions to ask as an employer What is one misconception people have about you? Questions not to ask an employer at the interview When can I take time off for vacation?

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How can employers support working carers through the school holidays?

Employee Benefits

Employers can help by offering flexible work arrangements, discounted leisure and dining vouchers, and signposting staff to government support. Employers that can be seen to help will benefit from more productive and motivated staff. Flexible-working arrangements are an obvious place to start.

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2018 Year in Review: Employee Benefits Trends

Winston Benefits

Employees’ wants and needs continued to take center stage for employer benefits programs in 2018. Employers across industries recognized that consumer-focused benefits options, better communications with employees and the adoption of benefits technology were key factors in recruiting and retaining top talent.

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Tribunal finds woman who worked unpaid for 20 years was constructively unfairly dismissed

Employee Benefits

An employment tribunal has found that a woman who worked unpaid at her family’s shop for 20 years was constructively unfairly dismissed after her employer falsely declared wage payments to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). She then discovered that it had falsely been reported to HMRC that she had been paid wages since 2018.

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Employers Prioritizing Enhanced Benefits in New Year, Not Cost-Cutting

InterWest Insurance Services

this year, the tight labor market is forcing employers to prioritize enhancing benefits over cost-cutting measures, according to a new report by Mercer. Also, with mental health a top concern for workers, employers are seeking out benefits and plans that include virtual mental health services to make it easier to access care.