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EXCLUSIVE: 80% rise in worker Covid death pay outs

Employee Benefits

The amount of money paid to dependents of employees who died with Covid-19 (Coronavirus) soared in 2021, research has revealed. Data collected by reinsurer Gen Re showed an 80% increase last year in the value of group life assurance pay-outs involving Covid-19 on a death certificate or claim form.

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The top 10 most-read articles between 18 February – 24 February 2022

Employee Benefits

EXCLUSIVE: 80% rise in worker Covid death pay outs. EXCLUSIVE: 90% of employers have been asked for flexible pay option. EXCLUSIVE: 90% of employers have been asked for flexible pay option. Union to protest against Medway Council holiday pay offer.

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Top Ten Priorities for Workers’ Compensation Benefit Reforms

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

Workers’ compensation “reforms” are typically focused on reducing employer costs. Enacted reforms often result in restrictions that limit rather than enhance benefits to workers. Sadly, even the minimum levels recommended by that report are often missing from current workers’ compensation statutes.