The 'Good-Bye' Benefit That’s 'Hello' to Trouble
July 17, 2003—Many companies have instituted severance plans. But as the case of Baldo vs. Zippo illustrates, employers need to be cognizant of the legal complications that can arise.
Supremes Nix Treating-Physician Rule
July 11, 2003—The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that ERISA disability-benefit plans don’t have to apply the "treating physician rule" when deciding claims.
Firms Let Employees Surf for Business Travel
July 08, 2003—More businesses are allowing their employees to circumvent the corporate travel agent, giving them permission to plan business trips online, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Democrats Object to FLSA Changes
July 02, 2003—Approximately 150 Congressional Democrats and many labor unions have called for the Bush administration to withdraw its proposal to update the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) regulations.
Employers Welcome Rulings on Affirmative Action
June 30, 2003—Employers in general supported the Supreme Court's twin decisions on affirmative action Monday, saying the court recognized the importance of diversity and some of the programs used to attain it, the Associated Press reports.
Steps for Cutting Workers’ Comp Costs
June 26, 2003—Insurance rates are rising dramatically in all areas of coverage, and workers’
compensation is no exception. But you and your
company don’t have to stand idly by, watching it happen.
The HIPAA Privacy Rules and FMLA Administration
June 26, 2003—The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently issued new rules providing
comprehensive federal protection for the privacy of health information. How will they affect administration of the Family and Medical Leave Act?
Keys to a Sensible Overtime Policy
June 25, 2003—If your company uses a lot of overtime, you run the risk of fatigue-related
accidents. Here are some tips for reducing the likelihood of safety and health
problems.
An Alternative to Overcrowded Work Locations
June 17, 2003—Working at home has many benefits, but it poses a number of challenges to employees and employers alike. Here's how to deal with them.
Treaty Is Good News for Expatriate Employees
June 12, 2003—The tax treaty recently ratified by the United States and the United Kingdom means significant relief for expatriate employees in both countries - but
particularly for U.S. participants in British “approved pension schemes,”
the U.K. equivalent of U.S. qualified retirement plans.
