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White Papers:
As the economy crumbled around our collective feet, the proper design of a compensation program may not have seemed like a priority. But with more candidates than jobs available and the U.S. unemployment rate seemingly determined to break into double digits, you may be surprised to learn that compensation programs continue to play a vital role in the success of many businesses.
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Dental plans should be based on three things: research, market demand, and cost, according to Dr. Alan Vogel, national dental director for MetLife. By considering all three, he says, the typical dental plan could save money and provide a better product for patients.
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Analysis:
IRS acts to encourage retirement saving. Note: IRS OKs contribution of unused paid time off to 401(k) plans and suspending nonelective contributions to safe-harbor plans due to business hardship; there's no increase in contribution limits for 2010.
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Comparable contribution requirement.
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Breach disclosures. Note: HHS has issued security breach notice regulations.
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Executive compensation. Note: Conference Board issues guidelines for executive compensation.
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2010 benefit and contribution limits.
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Deductions from pay. Note: Employers cannot impose fines on exempt employees for lost or damaged equipment.
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Discrimination. Note: Under federal law, an employer may not discharge an employee because of wage garnishment "for any one indebtedness."
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Internal control mechanisms, E-Verify requirements, contracting under ARRA, Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, Beck notice repealed. Note: New requirements for federal contractors are explained.
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Family military leave. Note: October 2009 changes to FMLA's family military leave provisions are explained.
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Posters required for federal contractors. Note: Federal contractors covered by E-Verify rules are subject to new posting requirements.
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No 2010 cost-of-living adjustments). Note: SSA will not make cost-of-living adjustments for 2010.
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Whistleblowers. Note: Recent cases interpret the Sarbanes-Oxley Act whistleblower provisions.
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