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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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How can employers build the case for aligning financial and mental wellbeing strategies?

Employee Benefits

Providing training to line managers and mental health first aiders can help to normalise money conversations and create a culture where employees feel they can ask for help. As money worries can affect other areas of an individual’s health, it is sensible to align workplace financial and mental wellbeing strategies.

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Employee Benefits Guide for 2023: What Employers Need To Know

Vantage Circle

Enhancing Employee Health And Well-being: Benefits like health insurance, wellness programs, and mental health support contribute to employees' physical and emotional well-being. The health and well-being of our employees is a top priority because they are our company's greatest asset.

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How Serious Is Japan’s Labor Shortage?

HR Digest

The impact of the labor shortage is being felt in many industries, including agriculture, construction, and healthcare. According to a report by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare, approximately 40% of companies in the country now employ workers over the age of 70. What can Japan do to solve its labor crisis?

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Top Careers for HR Professionals to Pursue

HR Digest

Consultants can specialize in benefits, employee incentives, pensions, team building, company culture after mergers and acquisitions, outsourcing and even labor dispute settlements. Social and Community managers: Government offices and non-profit organizations are always on the lookout for welfare officers.

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Are workers’ compensation laws keeping up with changing demographics?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

Workers’ compensation and occupational health and safety are not keeping pace. One key consequence of changing demographics in Canada, the US, and Australia is the increasing number of older workers in the overall population and the work force. Every corporate planner anticipated a pandemic would arise at some point.

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Modules of a Human Resource Management System

Qandle

For instance, during tax season, you may configure each employee portal to automatically obtain tax forms like 1094-B, 1095-B, 1094-C, and 1095-C based on the healthcare plan that the employee chose. A workforce that is present and far more likely to be functioning effectively and productively is one that has a higher level of overall health.