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What Is an Exempt Employee?

Patriot Software

Are all of your employees eligible to receive overtime pay? Some employees are exempt from overtime pay and minimum wage laws. Exempt employee qualifications are determined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). To run payroll correctly, you need to be familiar with exempt employees. What is an exempt employee?

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Inclusive employee rewards for all generations

Employee Benefits

Last week, the world celebrated Global Intergenerational Week, a campaign that encourages us to view the relationships between older and younger people as essential. There’s much to learn from each generation, especially in the workplace, with the older generations acknowledging that the younger generations have just as much to offer them, seeing a rise in reverse mentoring.

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Cutting Through the Alphabet Soup of Dental Insurance Plans

InterWest Insurance Services

When you look at the dental options for your employer-sponsored health plan, or if you’re just looking at the options available on the market, you may encounter the acronyms DMO and PPO (also known as a PDN), as well as indemnity plan, in the marketing literature. These terms describe types of dental insurance plans. To pick the best plan for your own needs, you’ll need to know how each type is structured, and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

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New UK Employment Law Changes Taking Effect

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

This spring sees the introduction of a number of important changes to employment laws in the United Kingdom. These include: Expansion of the existing right to request flexible working New rules for the calculation of holiday and holiday pay entitlement for irregular hour workers and part-year workers A new unpaid leave right for carers Greater […] The post New UK Employment Law Changes Taking Effect appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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Creating a Company Culture of Care: Integrating Mental Health, Wellbeing, and DEI in Benefits

Speaker: Sean Raible

Picture a workplace where physiological safety is not just an aim but a reality, driven by thoughtful employee benefits that prioritize mental health, wellbeing, and DEI. 🤔 ✨ Achieving this vision requires more than just occasional training sessions and employee assistance programs. Moving beyond the basics, this vision calls for a holistic approach that integrates these elements into your company culture as well as your HR and benefits strategy.

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AI is closing the generation gap in the workplace

Employee Benefit News

HR and tech experts from 5fn and MasterClass at Work reveal the role tech will play in fostering more connection.

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Workers are done talking politics in the office

Employee Benefit News

HiBob found that 77% of workers prefer to avoid political conversations at work, an increase from 2023.

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Google Layoffs of 200 Core Employees Signal a Worrying Trend

HR Digest

News of Google layoffs has struck again as the company has moved to eliminate at least 200 “core” employees from its U.S. offices. The Google job cuts don’t come as a surprise considering the job climate but what is surprising is the decision to lay off employees from Core teams that are critical to the business. The company doesn’t intend to work with a smaller team and get by either.

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Disability inclusion means moving beyond meeting accommodation requests

Employee Benefit News

Employers can tap more talent by making everything from job postings to the employee experience more approachable.

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Lothian Buses accredited as living wage employer

Employee Benefits

Municipal bus firm Lothian Buses has received living wage employer accreditation. The commitment means that all Lothian Buses employees will receive a minimum hourly wage of £12 per hour. This rate is higher than the government minimum for over 21s, which currently stands at £11.44 per hour. The organisation, owned by the City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian councils, has over 2,500 staff.

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New DOL Final Overtime Rules: Quickstart Guide for Employers

There’s a new overtime salary threshold that will impact employers across the country. If you have an employee making less than $43,888 on July 1 or less than $58,656 on January 1, you’re going to have to start paying overtime. Download Paycor’s guide to learn: Which groups of employees are affected? How should you classify employees? Best ways to mitigate risk.

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With violence on the rise, nurses are walking away from healthcare

Employee Benefit News

Nurses feel vulnerable due to a lack of support for workplace dangers they face everyday.

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Viatris launches global mental wellbeing platform

Employee Benefits

Copyright © 2023 Viatris Inc. All rights reserved Pharmaceutical organisation Viatris has launched a mental wellbeing platform for its 300 employees globally. Through the platform, which is provided by Unmind, Viatris’ employees along with up to five family members or friends can take steps to proactively manage their mental health and help them to achieve personal goals, such as managing stress, sleeping better or improving happiness.

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US firms announce fewer new hires in April

Employee Benefit News

Increasing costs and economic uncertainty are causing employers to be more conservative.

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Nordic countries rank top for working parents

Employee Benefits

Three Nordic countries, Norway, Sweden and Denmark, have been ranked as the best countries for a parental work-life balance according to research by Remote. Its survey assessed conditions in 20 countries and analysed factors that impact working parents including parental leave, annual leave entitlement, childcare costs and access to healthcare. The study found that Norway performed very well and achieved the top spot for parental work-life balance, followed by Sweden and Denmark.

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6 Strategies to Navigate Social Determinants of Health for a Better Workplace

In today’s dynamic work landscape, where the lines between personal and professional life blur, understanding the intricate interplay between social determinants of health (SDoH) and emotional wellbeing is paramount. Employers must acknowledge that the whole person comes to work and every aspect of a person’s personal and professional life, especially their mental health, comes with them.

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Share the streets: Tips for interacting safely with other drivers on the road

WEX Inc.

As a trucker, mastering safe driving is not just a skill; it’s a responsibility that ensures the safety of yourself, your car, and everyone sharing the road with you. Here are some essential tips to keep in mind, based on recommendations from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA): 1. Stay focused Distractions are one of the leading causes of accidents on the road.

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Pensions Dashboards are only part of the picture – people need a wider view of their finances

Employee Benefits

The government has published statutory guidance setting out the staged timetable by which it expects pension schemes to connect to the Pensions Dashboards. Although the deadline for connecting is 31 October 2026, trustees and pension scheme providers are expected to aim to connect by the timetable outlined in the guidance rather than waiting until the strict legal deadline.

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Arbitrate or litigate? The choice may not be yours after all

Business Management Daily

We have fond memories of Wonder Bread when we were growing up. The balloons on the package added some je ne sais quoi to our PBJ sandwiches. We never thought about the drivers who transported the bread from the bakery to the store, because why would we? The U.S. Supreme Court has thought about it. In a unanimous opinion , the court ruled that drivers for Wonder Bread weren’t covered by the Federal Arbitration Act.

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DeepL recruits Sally Sourbron as chief people officer

Employee Benefits

DeepL, a global specialist in language artificial intelligence, has appointed Sally Sourbron chief people officer in order to bring additional experience and leadership to the team. With a track record of developing effective people strategies, enhancing employee experiences , and driving cultural change, Sourbron will be leading DeepL’s people and culture team as it aims to scale globally and create exceptional experiences for its employees.

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HR Trends to Watch in 2024 + Plus Advice for Driving Impact!

The pressure is on to create a positive onboarding experience. Plus, a sub-par onboarding process can domino into other concerns such as low performance, burnout (for you and new hires), and retention challenges. Our 2024 State of HR report will give you a realistic picture of the HR landscape and tips to onboarding effectively in the year to come.

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Report Highlights Stress of Hard Market on Insurance Agency Staff

InterWest Insurance Services

Independent property/casualty insurance agents are facing one of the most brutal hard markets in decades and many of them are struggling as they have to deliver bad news of non-renewals sometimes on a daily basis. With no end in sight to the market madness, agencies are taking steps to stay strong and help their employees cope, according to the latest Big I market report.

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How To Negotiate A Job Offer (5 Actionable Tips)

BetterUp

Jump to section The basic process to negotiate salary and benefits What are the negotiable components of a job offer? What information helps you negotiate a job offer?

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HRA vs. HSA: What you need to know

WEX Inc.

Health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) are great tools for you and your employees to save money, and for your employees to prepare for potential medical expenses. For employers, HRAs or HSAs come with perks, including tax savings and increased employee retention. We’ve outlined the key differences between an HRA and an HSA below so you can see how they work, the advantages of each, and if you should be offering one or both to your employees.