McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The National Labor Relations Board has changed its joint-employer rule, making it easier for entities doing business with each other to be deemed joint employers.

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Workers' Compensation

MARCH 26, 2024

The court reasoned that even though the worker was paid for the travel time, the employer did not control her activities during the break. The accident was not at the location of the employer's premises and not under the employer's control. The activity was not a "special mission" assigned by the employer. ORDER NOW. *

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

This week we have seen many stories of employers making changes to their pay strategies , whether that is through pay rises or signing up to the real living wage pledge. Other employers, including Making Space , M&S and BMW Mini have announced basic pay increases for their employees. Tynan Barton. Acting editor.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The recent decision in Ponticelli Limited v Gallagher provides a salient reminder that the right to participate in a share incentive plan can transfer to a new employer under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Asserting that many employers have improperly claimed Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) refunds, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released two new announcements that address ERTC claims.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The National Labor Relations Board recently issued a decision that undercuts union and nonunion employers’ ability to enforce longstanding work policies. The post NLRB Undercuts Work Rules and Policies for Unionized and Nonunionized Employers appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG. Read more here.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JANUARY 20, 2022

What effects did the COVID-19 pandemic have on employers and employment litigation in 2021? The post Employment Agreements and Employment Litigation appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG. Access the slides.

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Fern Health

MARCH 11, 2021

Employee benefits blogs that cover the latest news, trends, and other actionable insights for benefits leaders. The post 11 employee benefits blogs to follow now appeared first on Fern Health.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The enactment of the Affordable Care Act in 2010 led to a sharp increase in employers self-funding their group health insurance plans, with the market tripling in size in the decade that followed.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Act codifying an opportunity for employers to provide matching contributions within a tax-qualified retirement plan based on their employees’ qualified student loan payments outside the plan. student loan benefit and other employer options for […] The post Employer Student Loan Debt Benefits Following SECURE 2.0

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 13, 2022

While parents and carers may not have the pressures of home schooling, the worries of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) remain ever-present for employers and their workforces. Our feature published this week, How can employers improve staff motivation going into the new year? Employers now have until 24 January to complete their entry.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

APRIL 27, 2023

As summer approaches and the clocks are set forward, April marks an increase in the National Minimum Wage, compensation for unfair dismissal and other payments required by UK employment laws. The post UK Employment Rates and Compensation Increases Take Effect appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG. Read more here.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This blog is a bit of a strange one; it’s my first as acting editor, having said a fond farewell to Kavitha Sivasubramaniam and awaiting the return of Debbie Lovewell-Tuck, but also the last editor’s blog of 2021. Tweet: @tynanbartonEB The post Barton’s blog: Wishing you all a very happy and healthy festive break!

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Bayzat

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Understanding termination of employment processes in the UAE helps employers and workers foster healthy transition relationships. Under labour laws, responsibilities and liabilities fall on workers and employers terminating employment, and ignoring these can attract legal consequences. What is Termination of Employment?

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 21, 2022

How will employers react to the news? While pay rises will not be able to match inflation, will we see employers amend their pay strategies to avoid losing key talent? How will employers support the financial wellbeing of those staff members most greatly affected by the cost-of-living crisis? Tynan Barton. Acting editor.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

MARCH 23, 2023

The bill introduces fresh employment protections for qualifying employees of select private healthcare organizations that experience a “change in control.” As of November 16, 2022, New Jersey Senate Bill No. 315 (S-315) has come into effect.

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Pacific Prime

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

It’s looking like healthcare costs will skyrocket in the employer market in 2023. But what exactly does this mean for you as an employer? Consequently, employers will have to decide whether they’ll spend even more on their employees’ healthcare. To put it simply, premiums could increase much more than usual.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Fortunately, starting next year, employers will have new ways to help […] The post SECURE 2.0: The Impacts of Employer Matching for Student Loan Payments appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

APRIL 18, 2023

The law will become effective on January 1, 2024, requiring employers to utilize the remaining months of 2023 […] The post Illinois’ New Paid Leave Law: What Employers Need to Know appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

DECEMBER 31, 2018

The most read blogs of 2018. Number three on the list of most read blogs of 2018, this post complemented the substantiation piece and dug a little deeper on how participants can avoid receipt requests. This blog explored a wish-list of items we want to be eligible under an FSA. They’re here. We just compiled them.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

MAY 5, 2022

Wade (as suggested by a leaked draft on May 2), employers who want to provide abortion coverage to employees and their families could encounter serious challenges. Raaii noted that employers that provide travel expenses for abortions might encounter resistance […]. In this Bloomberg Law article, McDermott’s Sarah G.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JUNE 1, 2022

This state-by-state rulemaking will cause some difficulty for employer plans, and employers are increasingly exploring […]. The post Employers Explore Abortion Coverage Continuation appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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Pacific Prime

MARCH 22, 2022

You might be wondering: “Why should employers offer smoking cessation programs?”. The post Why should employers offer smoking cessation programs? The post Why should employers offer smoking cessation programs? appeared first on Pacific Prime's Blog.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 2, 2020

As we close out the decade, we look back at the most educational, news breaking blogs. From tax reform to how-to articles, here are the top 10 blogs from Benefit Resource: Check Your Balance. Turns out Health Reimbursement Accounts are confusing for employees and employers. To quote Jerry McGuire, “Show me the money!”

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JANUARY 17, 2023

What can employers do to assist workers with student loan debt? The post Employer Benefits to Assist with Student Loan Debt appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG. According to this PlanSponsor article, some strategies include direct-to-worker payments or an indirect option for student debt repayment benefits.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 27, 2022

If an organisation is involved in a scandal, for example, how can employers keep staff motivated and engaged , while reinforcing a positive corporate culture? Our podcast this month demonstrates the success that one employer has seen in implementing flexible working arrangements. Tynan Barton. Acting editor.

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Pacific Prime

AUGUST 30, 2021

To get their attention, it’s necessary to be a top employer. The post What makes a top employer in 2021? appeared first on Pacific Prime's Blog. But these top candidates won’t consider just any company. Don’t fret if you’re not.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 15, 2023

It’s Bike Week 100 , so we’re dedicating more blog space to addressing the importance of cycling. In the first this week’s blogs, we explored why our Cycle to Work scheme is such an impactful employee benefit, stretching salaries, saving businesses money, and improving physical and mental health.

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Pacific Prime

JANUARY 15, 2023

This has prompted the number of companies offering an unlimited time off policy to have risen sharply in recent years, as these forward-thinking employers recognize the benefit as a gateway to a more flexible workplace. The post The pros and cons of an unlimited time off policy for employers appeared first on Pacific Prime's Blog.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 28, 2024

Pharmacy spending, high-cost claimants and newly developed anti-obesity drugs are expected to shape health benefits and affect the cost of care and health insurance for employers, according to a new report. Five out of every 1,000 members are likely to have total paid claims of over $140,000.

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WEX Inc.

MARCH 20, 2023

If you’re an employer, is your in-house benefits administration team struggling to juggle the multitude of complexities behind running a successful benefits administration program? Luckily for you, we’re sharing our insights on the top four questions employers ask when considering outsourcing benefits administration.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

AUGUST 10, 2023

In light of recent Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance, employers should carefully examine any supplemental health plan, program or arrangement (which may or may not claim to leverage fixed indemnity insurance) that promises substantial payroll tax savings.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Employment background checks help employers hire individuals with integrity whom they can trust, and who do not present a risk to the business, other employees, or the customers and clients that the business serves. Background […].

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 18, 2022

With much about the potential impact and scope of monkeypox still unknown, employers should consider taking proactive steps now, as may be appropriate for their workforce, to enhance and reinforce the safety protocols already in place from the COVID-19 pandemic. In this Employee Relations Law Journal article, McDermott’s Michelle S.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

AUGUST 4, 2022

The post Monkeypox in the Workplace: Key Considerations for Employers appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG. With much about the potential impact and […].

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

As the world enters the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers have gained a greater understanding about the virus’ relationship with US anti-discrimination laws. The post Four Discrimination Questions Employers Have About COVID-19 appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

US employers are taking steps to provide abortion access to workers despite threats from anti-abortion activists and conservative lawmakers. In this Law360 article, McDermott’s Sarah Raaii said that “we’re certainly continuing to monitor” threats against employers.

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