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Use of Opioid Settlement Funds in NJ

Workers' Compensation

New Jersey and various counties and municipalities throughout the state signed onto nationwide settlement agreements in 2021 with several opioid manufacturers and distributors for their involvement in the ongoing opioid epidemic. These efforts will save lives and help us end the devastating scourge of overdose and the pain it leaves behind.

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Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears

Florida Workers' Comp

Americans were more apt to work in manufacturing than they do now. There was no Americans with Disabilities Act, no Family Medical Leave Act, and even the ground-breaking Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was not even a decade old. WalMart was just a decade old in 1972, with 51 stores.

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Is ChatGPT Ready to Write Workers’ Compensation Decisions?

Workers' Compensation

LAUNCHING OF AI LANGUAGE-BASED APPLICATIONS Recently a Judge in Columbia admitted to using an AI program, ChatGPT , in writing a decision on whether an autistic child’s insurance should pay the costs of medical treatment. The judge defended his use of technology in rendering his decision. So, I attempted to re-direct the AI program’s focus.

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How Employee Perks Can Help Companies in the US

Vantage Circle

When chosen and implemented thoughtfully, employee perks act as a talent magnet. Healthcare Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans The healthcare benefits in the United States are undeniably one of employees' most critical and sought-after perks. And what are HR’s going to gain from it?

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3 recent FMLA lawsuits that employers need to be familiar with

Business Management Daily

The Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) has been in the news quite a bit recently due to its close ties to ongoing COVID relief. Paid time off and Emergency FMLA leave. Mandated federal paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) ended December 31, 2020.

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Employee Leave: Setting Your PTO Policy

BerniePortal

*This blog is adapted from the HR Party of One episode, Employee Leave: Setting Your PTO Policy which you can view below. Throughout the early 20th century, other industries came to adopt a standardized working week including railroad workers, manufacturers, printing companies, and others. How do you create a PTO policy that’s fair?

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How Does an Employee Benefits Survey Help a Company Grow?

Vantage Circle

In simple terms, employee benefits survey acts as a pulse survey, gauging satisfaction and needs swiftly. This survey acts as a compass, guiding us toward tailoring benefits that resonate with individual aspirations, elevating job satisfaction, and fostering a culture of support. Let’s take a quick glimpse at them.