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Ledbetter Fair Pay Act: Take Action Now
On January 29, 2009, President Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into law.
The Act's passage means that employees are no longer under time limits of when they can file a lawsuit if they feel they have not been fairly paid for the job they perform. What does this mean to you, the employer? It could mean that a current or former employee can suddenly take action against you under the new act and Title VII, the ADEA, the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
BLR's legal and editorial staffs are experts, and after their review of the Act, they compiled a translated overview that will put you in the know.
Learn more about this special compliance report!
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Survey: 3 of 4 Employees Can Expect Raises in 2009
Working in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, or Washington, D.C.? Employees in these major metropolitan areas may expect some of the better pay raises in 2009, according to a new salary survey. The survey also found that despite the troubled economy, about 3 out of 4 workers can still expect a raise in 2009.
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Planned Average Pay Increases for 2009 Drop Markedly
A new survey indicates that many U.S. employees will see lower or nonexistent salary increases in 2009.
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This Week's Poll
What do you think of Obama's limits on executive pay for firms receiving bailout money?
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Last Week's Poll
Did employers experience a spike in employee absences the day after the Super Bowl?
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Payroll Cards Audio Conference - February 24
During this practical 90-minute audio conference, our expert speaker--an experienced industry executive who's helped hundreds of employers plan and roll out payroll card systems for their workforces--will explain the pros and cons of using payroll cards. He'll discuss the steps required to select the vendor that's the best fit for your organization, as well as the best practices for setting up and introducing these cards to your workers. He'll also describe common pitfalls encountered by other employers who've gone the payroll card route, with advice that will help you sidestep them.
Learn more!
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Obama Puts Limits on Executive Pay for Firms Receiving Bailout Funds
The Treasury Department has issued a new set of guidelines on executive pay for financial institutions that are receiving government assistance to address the current financial crisis.
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Most Employees Allowed to Watch Inauguration
Most employers allowed their workers to watch the presidential inauguration of Barack Obama on television or over the internet, according to a survey by Compensation.BLR.com and HR.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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Why You Should Maintain Your Investment in Benefits Communications During a Down Time
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Benefits are a major company expense, accounting for 20 percent of all compensation spending. In stressful times, you may feel pressure to cut back on benefits communication, even as you cut back on the benefits themselves... But companies that prove they care for their employees during tough economic times are the ones that will come out on top when times are good.
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[Available to everyone this week!]
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Compensation Q&A
Questions from our Ask the Experts archives
If an employer pays to have a therapist come in-house (in the absence of having an EAP), does the employer then become a covered entity who is subject to HIPAA?
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HR Challenge®: OSHA
When must employers post a summary of the total number of job-related injuries and illnesses that occurred in the previous year (OSHA Form 300A)?
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Compensation Hot Topic: FMLA and Vacation Use
An HR Forum subscriber is asking whether paid vacation time that an employee uses for purposes under the FMLA should still count against the employee's FMLA time.
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The Job Analyzer
This comprehensive guide saves employers money because it shows them how to hire employees with the skills for the jobs that need to be done in the organization, as well as how to determine the right amount to pay for the job being performed.
Managing in a Recession Audio Conference on CD
Order this in-depth 90-minute audio about how to strategically--and effectively--address your workers' fears about the safety of their 401(k) investments, their benefits, and their jobs.
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.
How to Write an Affirmative Action Plan
This how-to manual saves time and money by giving you everything you need for developing a sound affirmative action program--before the EEOC or OFCCP hit you with unintentional discrimination charges.
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