As the economy continues to inch toward recovery, more employers are targeting
flexible work schedules, telecommuting, and job sharing for reductions, USA
Today reports.
In June 2003, employer costs for employee compensation for civilian workers
in private industry and state and local government in the United States averaged
$24.19 per hour worked, the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics
reported yesterday.
If you've seen the commercials, you may feel you've seen a reflection of yourself.
Bill, George, Cheryl, and Patricia, real-life managers of their respective companies'
benefits, are featured in a recent ad campaign for the benefits services of CIGNA.
Compensation costs for private sector workers rose 0.8 from March to June, after jumping 1.4 percent in the prior quarter. Benefit costs rose 1.3 percent for the June quarter, slowing significantly from the 2.4 percent gain of the previous quarter.
The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) of the
U.S. Department of Labor has announced the launch of a new interactive Web site
meant to help employees and their families make informed decisions about their
health benefits when facing life and work changes.
In the first decision of its kind in the U.S., California's appellate court has found no infringement on religious freedom in a state law that requires employers to offer contraceptives in their prescription drug plans.
Despite the weak economy, most employers are not changing the way they manage
employees’ retirement benefits, according to survey results complied by the
Society for Human Resource Management.
Aiming to increase participation in the electoral process, Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) submitted legislation that would make Election Day a national holiday.
