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Employers Must Use New Form I-9 by November 1

PayrollOrg

Starting November 1, employers must use the version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with an edition date of 8-1-23.

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Align the Scales Correctly for a Better Work-Life Balance

HR Digest

Mental health professionals constantly warn us against turning into workaholics but despite our best efforts, responsibilities take over and push us away from finding a healthy work-life balance. Most of us spend more of our lives wondering how to balance work and life than seeing any success in it, and over time, this affects both our productivity and our overall health.

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59% of British workers feel unhappy with their benefits packages

Employee Benefits

Almost six in 10 (59%) British workers feel unhappy, dissatisfied, highly dissatisfied or neutral with their benefits packages , according to new research. Conducted by global talent services firm Morgan McKinley as part of its 2024 Salary guide , the survey found that the top five desired benefits respondents look for in a job are working from home, bonus, pension, health insurance and flexible working hours.

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Dosage Discrimination

Florida Workers' Comp

I have been on a couple of exposes regarding discriminatory medicine in America. See Race-Based Medicine (August 2021); Hippocrates, Harm, Racism (May 2022). I have also been on more than one sidetrack about obesity. How can they Both Increase? (February 2019); I am What I am (July 2013); Obesity Could Kill Me (March 2015). The evidence suggests that there is potential for discrimination in medicine.

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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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Tribunal rules former White Lake Cheese employee was unfairly dismissed

Employee Benefits

A former office worker employed by cheesemaker White Lake Cheese was found to have been unfairly dismissed and discriminated against in an employment tribunal. Storm Botha started working at White Lake Cheese as a cheese-making assistant in September 2020. After two months, she occasionally worked in the office doing marketing work and was told by her boss Roger Longman she could stay there.

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How to Take Control of Your Life: 7 Tips to Regain Happiness

BetterUp

Jump to section What “I've lost control of my life” really means How to take control of your life: 7 ways Say “I’m taking my life back” with confidence

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HRMS Implementation Plan: Your 8-Step Checklist

Darwinbox

As businesses in Singapore recognize the need to modernize their processes, implementing a human resource management system (HRMS) has become crucial. The automation capabilities of HR software make it possible to streamline your core tasks, from payroll and time tracking to compliance. However, successfully integrating an HRMS requires careful planning and execution.

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Why the C-suite should stay out of hybrid work scheduling

Employee Benefit News

Using data and employee feedback, companies can set up a schedule that strikes the best balance for their people.

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States’ Rights, Trans Protections Collide at Fourth Circuit

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The US Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit recently heard two cases from North Carolina and West Virginia state-run health plans that challenge lower court decisions on coverage exclusions for gender dysphoria treatments. According to this Law360 article, the cases could determine how much health plans can restrict access to gender-affirming care.

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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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Best and worst states for teachers in 2023

Employee Benefit News

WalletHub ranked the best states for teachers based on compensation, competition and work environment.

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How to Choose the Perfect Wellness Incentive Provider

TalentCulture - Employee Benefits

In today’s competitive post-pandemic world of work, HR and business leaders recognize that employee wellbeing is a must-have for a strong, successful organizational culture. This is why wellness incentives have emerged as a powerful tool to attract and retain top talent. By enhancing employee morale and engagement, strong wellness incentives help boost retention and productivity. […] The post How to Choose the Perfect Wellness Incentive Provider appeared first on TalentCulture.

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Are your company's AI decisions good for employees? 68% of C-suite leaders aren't sure

Employee Benefit News

New data from UKG reveals how far workplaces have yet to go in regards to making employees part of the decision making process.

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Triton Construction implements EV salary sacrifice scheme

Employee Benefits

West Yorkshire-based building contractor Triton Construction has implemented an electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme for its 70 employees. Through a partnership with Carmyke Leasing, an appointed representative of Fleet Alliance, Triton employees will be able to choose a brand new EV with low benefit-in-kind rates, zero emissions, all service, maintenance and breakdown costs included, and early termination insurance (ETI) built into the monthly lease rates.

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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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Mitigate inflationary impacts and protect families with voluntary benefits

Employee Benefit News

Supplemental options can set employees up to deal with expensive and unexpected issues.

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Living wage rates rise to at least £12 an hour

Employee Benefits

The Living Wage Foundation has announced new living wage rates for London and across the UK in order to provide a cost-of-living pay boost. The foundation independently calculates the rates based on what people need to live on and applies to everyone over 18. This year the rate increased by 10% to reflect high costs for low-paid workers. The London rate rose by £1.20 to £13.15 an hour, while the UK-wide one increased by £1.10 to £12 an hour.

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UAW expands strike with 5,000-member walkout at GM factory

Employee Benefit News

The United Auto Workers expanded its strike on Detroit's automakers for the second time.

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How to Choose the Perfect Wellness Incentive Provider

TalentCulture - Employee Benefits

In today’s competitive post-pandemic world of work, HR and business leaders recognize that employee wellbeing is a must-have for a strong, successful organizational culture. This is why wellness incentives have emerged as a powerful tool to attract and retain top talent. By enhancing employee morale and engagement, strong wellness incentives help boost retention and productivity.

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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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Optimize invoice payment with fleet factoring solutions

WEX Inc.

When it comes to doing business these days, delivery speeds often matter the most. Mega companies like Amazon and Walmart have paved the way for one-click ordering and same-day delivery. For this reason, industries across the globe are making efforts to streamline their business operations. The global market for same-day delivery is expected to reach $20.36 billion by 2027, estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.1% from 2020.

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Rolling Over a Carrier Broker of Record after a Merger/Purchase

InterWest Insurance Services

One of the main orders of business for an agency that’s just purchased a counterpart is how to transfer the accounts that the latter has with various insurers. While it’s easier to roll them over if both agencies have appointments with the same carrier, it’s more difficult for accounts covered by insurers with which the purchaser lacks a broker of record agreement.

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Controlling your risks with construction liability insurance

Higginbotham

When you begin a construction project, you never intend for it to result in a lawsuit. However, due to the high-risk nature of construction , lawsuits are common. To protect against this potential financial impact, contractors need to carry adequate construction liability insurance. General Liability Insurance for Construction When you think about construction liability insurance, general liability insurance for contractors may be the first policy type to come to mind.

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Beyond 9 to 5: The Dynamic Responsibilities of an Operations Assistant

Professionals Alternative

[link] Mastering the Art of Accounts Payable: The Role of an Operations Assistant Introduction to the role of an Accounts Payable Operations Assistant As an Accounts Payable Operations Assistant, I have come to understand the vital role that administrative support plays in the smooth functioning of accounts payable operations. In this article, I will delve into the key responsibilities of an Accounts Payable Operations Assistant, the importance of administrative support in accounts payable opera

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.

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Cost of Ohio Bureau’s Second Medical Opinion Not Part of its Subrogation Interest

The Workcomp Writer

Affirming a decision of a lower Ohio appellate court, the Supreme Court of Ohio recently held that costs expended by Bureau of Workers’ Compensation for a medical review that was used to deny a workers’ compensation claimant’s application for additional workers’ compensation benefits were not recoverable in subrogation from an award the workers’ compensation claimant received from a third-party tortfeasor for the same injury, because the costs expended for the medical review were not paid “on be

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New Steps to Escalate Employee Attraction

PeopleStrategy

How does your business attract new employees? The labor market has tightened over the last couple of years and experts warn that it likely will continue. That means employee attraction (let alone retention) is going to be a priority for HR professionals for the foreseeable future. But in order to attract and recruit (and, again, retain) the best employees for your organization, you need to understand what makes your business unique.

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Employers need to prepare W-2 security plans

Business Management Daily

The FBI and the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency recently issued an alert to critical infrastructure companies warning them of a new ransomware attacker. The agencies’ advice was to: Secure remote access tools. Restrict Remote Desktop Protocol and other remote desktop services. Secure PowerShell and/or restrict usage. Update software to the latest version and apply patching updates regularly.

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Employers Urged to Fight Homelessness After 18% Rise in Rough Sleeping: Join the Webinar and Empower your People to Fight Homelessness this Winter

Employee Benefits

Crisis and Homeless Oxfordshire are collaborating with volunteering and eco-action platform OnHand for a webinar on November 9th at 11.30am after new government figures show an 18% increase in people sleeping on the streets. The webinar provides a unique opportunity for employers to engage their people in doing good this winter. It’s open to the public and aims to shed light on homelessness in the UK while providing actionable advice on how you and your people can make a difference right away.

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Balancing Cost and Care: 3 Key Considerations for Cost Optimization in 2024

Discover essential strategies for employers to balance cost optimization with care. The top priorities for employers in 2024 are retaining talent, growing revenue and sales, and attracting talent. To achieve these goals, employers are turning towards comprehensive total rewards strategies informed by data-driven insights. Hear from industry experts on cost optimization strategies and how to leverage these approaches for a healthier workforce.