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7 strategies for a successful total rewards program

Insperity

Examples include base wages, premium pay (such as on-call and holiday pay), variable pay (such as commissions and bonus programs), perks (such as company car, transportation stipends, and phone bill reimbursement), incentive programs (such as profit-sharing and performance shares), and severance pay.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Overview and Updates

AssuredPartners

Entities such as multiemployer welfare arrangements (MEWAs), Associations, and Taft Hartley Plans are also eligible to file a claim. Both employers (i.e. Government Accounts” are excluded from the settlement. How does the settlement process work?

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Are Workers’ Compensation benefits protected against the rising cost of living?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

Over time, savings may be depleted, debts incurred, and their health and welfare diminished—furthering the burden of their original work-related injuries. Most versions include goods and services such as transportation, education, recreation, communications, and medical care. This tends to smooth out seasonal variations.