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Equal Pay Audio Conference - March 13
Two new laws will boost employee protections against gender-based pay bias: The Fair Pay Act has just been signed into law by President Obama; the Paycheck Fairness Act is expected to become law any day now. The time to prepare is now.
Join us on March 13 for an in-depth audio conference all about these two new laws. Our speaker--an experienced employment law attorney--will discuss proactive strategies for auditing your current pay practices and reducing your legal risks.
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New Limits on Executive Pay for Some Financial Firms
The recently enacted Emergency Economic Recovery Act of 2009 includes limits on executive compensation for firms receiving funds from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP).
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Company to Pay $20,000 for Violating Equal Pay Act
Glacier Northwest Inc., a supplier of ready mixed concrete based in the state of Washington, has agreed to pay $20,000 in back wages to two women, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced.
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This Week's Poll
Do you anticipate that your organization will need to conduct layoffs this year?
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Last Week's Poll
Who thinks more employees will elect COBRA coverage as a result of the new COBRA subsidy?
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The Rx for Your #1 HR Headache - FMLA
Our Family and Medical Leave Act Compliance Guide is updated with the new 2009 FMLA regulations--everything you need to know NOW to stay compliant!
This guidebook simplifies the frustrating and confusing complexities of FMLA, so you know exactly how to comply in every situation.
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More COBRA Subsidy Guidance Coming, Labor Dept. Says
The Department of Labor says it is working on guidance regarding the newly created subsidy for COBRA premiums.
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Many HR Pros Want Obama's Limits on Exec Pay to Go Further
There are more HR professionals who say that President Barack Obama's limits on executive pay for firms receiving bailout money don't go far enough than those who say the restrictions are on target, according to a poll on 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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Featured Article
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Behavioral Finance Lessons and Defined Contribution Plans: Automatic Enrollment and Beyond
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It is incumbent upon all of us who have a role in the retirement services industry to help individuals reach a fully funded retirement. And we must explore new methods beyond the traditional ones that, frankly, have not been all that successful. The field of behavioral finance offers a fresh new look at changing how people save.
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[Available to everyone this week!]
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Compensation Q&A
Questions from our Ask the Experts archives
How does the stimulus package affect COBRA and when does it go into effect?
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HR Challenge®: Employer-Related Provisions of Stimulus Package
President Obama signed an economic stimulus package called the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 into law on February 17, 2009. The law contains several provisions that affect employers. Which of the following statements is true about the law?
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Compensation Hot Topic: Record Retention and Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
An HR Forum subscriber is asking colleagues "Now that the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act has passed, how long are all of you going to keep your pay records?"
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Click 'n Train: FLSA--What Supervisors Need to Know
This presentation will help train supervisors and HR professionals to understand the new FLSA regulations so they can properly classify their employees and compensate them in accordance with the law, reducing the potential for costly litigation.
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act: Take Action Now
Download this special compliance report to learn what your organization must do to be in compliance with the Fair Pay Act. The BLR expert legal and editorial staffs have carefully reviewed the Act, and they have created a plain-English overview that tells you what you need to know--and do.
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.
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