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Is Your Organization Ready to File its Form 5500 by July 31?Is Your Organization Ready to File its Form 5500 by July 31?

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FAST2 (ERISA Filing Acceptance System2) was up and running January 1, 2010, and it affects all plan filings going forward. Because of this the timing, delivery and filing of the form 5500 requires more planning; and in turn, more cost......

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Engaged, but Not Always Satisfied

SAN DIEGO—Knowing the difference between employee satisfaction and employee engagement—and acting on those differences—can make a profound impact on customer satisfaction scores, quality ratings and financial results for employers...

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Salary Survey Projects Modest U.S. Increases for 2011

U.S. salary increase budgets remain historically low, but projections for 2011 show a modest increase, according to a recently issued report...

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Employers in for Rude Awakening from Federal Wage and Hour Division 

At the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) stakeholder meeting held May 21, 2010, at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) in Washington, D.C., WHD Deputy Administrator Nancy J. Leppink announced the agency would be pursuing an aggressive auditing and enforcement policy...

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New York State Takes Aim at Independent Contractors in the Construction Industry

On June 28, 2010, the New York State Legislature passed the New York State Construction Industry Fair Play Act aimed at correcting the misclassification of employees in the construction industry...

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Sexual Harassment Complaints by Men Surge

Even as the overall number of complaints drops, men are increasingly calling foul. What are you doing to protect your company from lawsuits and liability? Sexual Harassment Complaints by Men Surge...  

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U.S. Adopts Expansive Interpretation of “Son or Daughter” for FMLA Purposes

In the U.S., the Department of Labor recently issued an interpretive guidance on the meaning of “son or daughter” in the Family and Medical Leave Act...

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Mergers and Acquisitions - Due Diligence is a Must

But does it include a Huma
n Resources Assessment of your risks??...

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New Ruling: How Closely Can You Monitor Employees’ Digital Messages?

Looks like employers now have a little more breathing room when it comes to monitoring workers’ on-the-job electronic communications...

 

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U.S. Supreme Court Unanimous in Overturning Ninth Circuit

The decision, a victory for employers, provides helpful guidance for management of electronic communication systems and workplace searches...

 
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