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Monthly Archives: October 2011
BLS Reports 2010 Workplace Injuries and Illness Statistics
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released its 2010 report on workplace injuries and illnesses, and it shows a decline in the number of reported incidents, continuing a trend that started in 2002. Key findings from the 2010 Survey … Continue reading
Chronic Disease’s Price Tag on Productivity:$153 Billion
It’s no secret the obesity and other chronic illness takes its toll on productivity, but a new Gallup survey puts a price tag on much that costs. According to the survey, the annual productivity loss is $153 billion. Not chump … Continue reading
Interfering With Pregnancy, FMLA Leave Now Illegal in California
In case there were any doubts, it is now officially illegal in California to interfere with a pregnant employee’s right to take pregnancy leave or leave to care or bond with her newborn. A bill recently signed by Governor Brown … Continue reading
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Tagged California, FMLA leave, interference with, new law, pregnancy
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Women Again Sue WalMart for Sex Discrimination, This Time in California
Maybe the second time is a charm. Current and former female WalMart employees are again suing the retailer alleging sex discrimination. Four months ago, the U.S. Supreme Court threw out their attempt to bring a massive class action against the … Continue reading
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Tagged class action, new suit, sex discrimination, U.S. Supreme Court, Wal Mart
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OSHA Fines Wegmans for Safety Violations
Even boutique food stores can fall down on the job when it comes to employee safety. On Tuesday the Occupational Safety and Health Administraiton cited Wegmans Food Markets for repeated violations at its corporate bakery and distribution center in Rochester, … Continue reading
Labor Department Issues Rule Allowing Plan Administrators to Give Specific Retirement Advice
Employees will soon be able to get specific advice on retirement plan investments from their employer suitable for their particular situation. The U.S. Department of Labor unveiled new rules Monday allowing employers to arrange for employees to get specific advice from … Continue reading
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Tagged Department of Labor, employer-sponsored plans, investment advice
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Wal Mart Won’t Insure New Part-Time Employees
Wal Mart announced Friday that it will not offer health benefits to new part-time employees, continuing an unfortunate trend of employers dropping these benefits and forcing employees into the healthcare marketplace. Only 16 percent of employers offer health insurance to … Continue reading
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Tagged Affordable Care act, exchanges, health care benefits, mandate, part-time employees, Wal Mart
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Competing Claims Over Whether Hertz Had the Right to Fire Muslim Drivers Who Prayed Without Clocking Out
Is it a violation of federal civil rights laws for an employer to fire Muslim drivers because they refused to clock out for daily breaks during which they normally pray? That’s the question raised by the decision of Hertz Car … Continue reading
New 401(k) Limits Announced for 2012
Contributing to a 401(k) plan is a good deal if the individual can afford it. The money is not taxed until retirement. Many employers match all or a portion of the employee’s contribution. The IRS is required by law to … Continue reading
Slew of New Employment Laws Signed by California Governor
Get ready, California employers. Enjoy New Year’s Eve while you can, since your life is going to get more complicated after the clock strikes midnight. Governor Brown just signed several employment bills into law. Unless otherwise specified, the laws take … Continue reading
