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Ohio Court Says Healthcare Benefits and Pension Contributions Not to be Used in Computing AWW

The Workcomp Writer

Quoting Larson’s Workers’ Compensation Law , an Ohio appellate court affirmed a decision by the state’s Industrial Commission that had refused to consider various fringe benefits in the form of health and welfare benefits, as well as the employer’s contribution to several pension funds as “wages” or “earnings” under Ohio Rev.

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HIVE360’s employee benefits and rewards app, Engage

Employee Benefits

It is leading the way in innovating employer engagement via its suite of employee benefits that match individual business requirements with a tailored, personal solution, to provide a ‘bridge’ between an employer and its workforce with pioneering technology-based solutions.

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How to steer clear of Age Discrimination in Employment Act lawsuits

Business Management Daily

Employees that feel as though they have been victims of age discrimination can file complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) within specified time limits. It’s also important to check your local state laws, as some states have extended ADEA protections to other employers with less than 20 employees.

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Are Workers’ Compensation benefits protected against the rising cost of living?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

To forestall this eventuality, the majority of North American workers’ compensation jurisdictions adjust periodic payments (sometimes called workers’ compensation pensions or permanent disability payments) to account for increases in the cost of living. This policy, however, is far from universal among US workers’ compensation systems.

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These Employment Laws Work to Safeguard Pay Equity for All

HR Digest

While the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) works to correct any violations , employees do not often speak up for fear of the repercussions. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission looks into the complaints filed with its office when employment law violations occur.