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FMLA Audio Conference - December 5
The wait is over: The long-anticipated changes to the Family and Medical Leave Act have been finalized and will take effect January 16, 2009. That's not a lot of time to get ready, particularly when you consider that the changes affect many key areas of FMLA, including notice requirements, medical certification, and the definition of "continuing treatment" of a serious health condition.
Join us on December 5 for an in-depth audio conference all about the new changes to FMLA and what you need to do now to get ready.
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Advice for Compensation Strategies During Tough Times
The HR consulting firm Astron Solutions is offering advice to employers as they attempt to navigate through the economic downturn and adjust pay budgets for 2009.
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IRS Lowers Standard Mileage Rate for 2009
The Internal Revenue Service has issued the standard mileage reimbursement rate for 2009.
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This Week's Poll
How much are your organization's health plan costs set to increase in 2009?
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Last Week's Poll
Nearly half of you report that economic conditions have impacted your organization's holiday party plans.
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New Year, New FMLA: Changes You Need to Make Now
On November 14, DOL announced major revisions to FMLA regulations. These changes go into effect January 16, 2009, and employers must act quickly or face costly consequences.
You do not have to struggle to understand the changes. This compliance focus report will prepare you to communicate accurately and effectively.
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Nonprofits Should Prepare Now for New 403(b) Audit Requirements
There is not much time left for nonprofit organizations to plan for changes to reporting requirements of ERISA-covered 403(b) plans. Beginning with the 2009 plan year, 403(b) plans will be subject to many of the same financial reporting requirements as their for-profit cousins, 401(k) plans.
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HR Pros Wait Before Passing Judgment on New FMLA Rules
When the Department of Labor released much-anticipated rules covering the Family and Medical Leave Act, business groups quickly applauded the new regulations, generally saying they are an improvement over the old ones. However, human resources professionals are saying they will need to see how the rules play out at their organization before deciding whether the rules will make it easier to manage FMLA leave, according to a recent poll on HR.BLR.com and Compensation.BLR.com.
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Top 10 Compensation Stories
The following 10 articles are the most popular among Compensation.BLR.com readers in the last 90 days.
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Featured Article
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Employee or Independent Contractor? Misclassification May Cost More than You Think
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It is important to understand and observe legal and practical distinctions between employees and independent contractors. Misclassifying an employee could not only subject your business to penalties and employment taxes, but can also render your qualified retirement plan discriminatory.
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[Available to everyone this week!]
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Compensation Q&A
Questions from our Ask the Experts archives
What are the rules regarding sharing tips between hourly employees and managers?
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Compensation Hot Topic: Unauthorized Overtime
An HR Forum subscriber wants to know what can be done--short of termination--to put an end to an employee's practice of working overtime without the employer's permission.
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| Featured HR And Compensation Resources |
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The Complete Guide to ADA Compliance
A must-have guide that provides plain-English explanations of the federal ADA, its regulations, and the numerous policy guidance documents issued by the EEOC and Department of Labor.
Sales Compensation Strategies Audio Conference on CD
In this practical 90-minute audio conference recording, an experienced sales compensation strategist shares proven methods for designing, implementing, and managing compensation plans for your sales staff. She tells you how to size up your current programs and benchmark them against the competition.
What Everyone Should Know About Workers' Compensation
Use BLR's colorful and lively illustrated 16-page booklet to train your employees. They'll learn what a work-related injury is and how to file a claim. It will reinforce the message that employees play a major role in reducing the number of workers' comp claims every day.
Best Practices in Compensation & Benefits Newsletter
This monthly newsletter will ensure that you are on top of the latest compensation and benefits news.
Audio Click 'n Train: FLSA--What Supervisors Need to Know
This easy-to-use training program will help train supervisors and HR professionals to understand FLSA regulations so that they can properly classify their employees and compensate them in accordance with the law, reducing the potential for costly litigation.
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