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Compensation in 2009 Audio Conference - January 7
Many HR directors are already deep into wrestling with compensation-related issues for 2009 - specifically, how to set raises, bonuses, and other financial incentives in the face of gloomy economic forecasts.
Join us on January 7 for this practical, bottom-line-oriented audio conference, as our speaker - a nationally recognized compensation expert - will walk you through the process of setting and managing compensation levels when times are tough. He'll share the latest trends in base pay, salary increases and range adjustments, and short-term incentives and bonuses. You'll learn how to smoothly handle the most nerve-racking compensation decisions to keep both worried employees and your CEO happy.
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Bill Addresses Pension Issues in Lagging Economy
Modifications to pension distribution requirements for senior citizens and businesses and technical corrections to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA) are among the measures included in legislation that recently passed in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. The bill is now awaiting President Bush's signature.
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Top and Bottom States for 401(k) Participation
New research from the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) reveals how many wage and salary workers in each state participate in 401(k)-type plans. Here we present the top and bottom 5 states in terms of 401(k) participation by employees.
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This Week's Poll
What 2008 event or news will have the greatest impact on HR in 2009?
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Last Week's Poll
What impact does telecommuting have on an employee's chances of being laid off?
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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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WalMart to Pay $54M to Settle Wage and Hour Suit
WalMart Stores, Inc., has agreed to pay up to $54.25 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the company of violating Minnesota rules regarding hours of work and meal and rest breaks.
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Survey: Sizeable Pay Increases in Telecommunications Industry
A new compensation survey reveals pay levels and trends for positions in the telecommunications industry.
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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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The LaRue Decision and "Missing" Participants: Impact for 401(k) Plan Sponsors, HR
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As a result of the Supreme Court's ruling in LaRue v. DeWolff, Boberg & Associates Inc., any single participant in a defined contribution plan now has a cause of action under ERISA if fiduciary misconduct causes a loss to his or her account. This brings to light the need for greater care to be taken in how plan assets are invested and administered, and even more important, the need to ensure that missing participants are being managed throughout the life cycle of the plan.
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Compensation Q&A
Questions from our Ask the Experts archives
Would it be possible to classify an individual as an independent contractor (working off-site) and still offer benefits? Would you recommend paying on a per-job basis to ensure contractor status?
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HR Challenge®: 2009 Standard Mileage Rate
The Internal Revenue Service sets the rate it allows employers to deduct per mile for the reimbursement of employees who use their own cars for company business. What is the IRS standard mileage rate beginning January 1, 2009?
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Compensation Hot Topic: Car Allowance
An HR Forum subscriber is looking for information on car allowance policies, including car allowance payments and what type of recordkeeping is required to substantiate the business use of a car.
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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.
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 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.
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