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Expanded Employee Benefits in South Korea: Creating A Better Workplace Environment

Global People Strategist

From free meals to on-site health clinics, progress is being made toward creating improved workplace environments — no matter how small the steps might seem! 3. Wellness Programs Many employers in South Korea offer wellness programs to their employees, including gym memberships, health screenings, and counseling services.

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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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Co-fiduciary Can’t Be Sued for Indemnification in 8th or 9th Circuits First Reliance Standard Life Ins. Co. v. Giorgio Armani Corp. U.S. No. 21-861, Cert. Denied 2/22/22

Benefits Notes

Section 405 of the Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) provides for joint liability for co-fiduciaries of a pension, health or welfare benefit plan. In this case, there was an enrollment error in signing up an employee for life insurance coverage with his employer – Georgio Armani Corp.

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Missed Payroll in the Wake of Bank Collapse: Implications, Strategies, and Minimizing Risk

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

In addition, while an employer may have rights or claims vis-a-vis their banks or insurers, the employer is the entity with responsibility for compliance with wage and hour laws, and third-party liability won’t absolve the employer of its responsibility to make timely payroll. For example, under Section 558.1

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Payroll Practices in Colombia

Global People Strategist

Once a business is registered to operate in Colombia, the tax ID number that is issued is the most vital piece of information used to enroll employees into different programs that affect their social security (such as health insurance, pensions, unemployment funds, and welfare).

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Employee Relationships is a Serious Employer Responsibility

HR Digest

The focus on employee welfare started post-World War II when retirement and pension plans appeared as the biggest forms of employer care. Investment in employees can also include external considerations such as aiding them with mental health concerns, child care assistance, insurance assistance, etc.