Bringing HR knowledge, expertise and resources into focusIssue 606/19/2008
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HR NEWS FOCUS
Human Resources
YOU’VE SELECTED YOUR HRIS SYSTEM – NOW WHAT?
Now that you have selected your HRIS/Payroll system, it’s time to get it up and running…
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THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT: THE SOURCE OF EXEMPTION STATUS
The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 remains America’s broadest piece of labor legislation. One of the law’s provisions, in particular, generates the most discussion...
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Benefits
OPPORTUNITIES IN PHARMACY BENEFITS
This is the second half of a two-part story on pharmaceutical benefits. Here, we identify some approaches to managing pharmacy costs…
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Legal and Compliance
ISSUE SPOTLIGHT: WHAT TRIGGERS COBRA RIGHTS?
A reader asked us about compliance problems stemming from COBRA following the murder of one of his company’s employees…
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POST-MASTECTOMY COSTS CAN BE SHARED
Post-mastectomy benefits may be mandated by law, but that doesn’t mean they’re free, according to a recent federal appeals court decision….
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PAID FAMILY LEAVE FOR NJ EMPLOYEES
New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine (D) recently signed legislation that will provide New Jersey employees with up to six weeks of paid family leave under the state’s temporary disability insurance program…
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AS WE GO TO PRESS: HSA CONTRIBUTION RULE UPDATE
The annual limit on HSA contributions generally is prorated based on the number of months during a year that the HSA owner meets eligibility criteria…
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News and Trends
SURVEY: HEALTHCARE AMONG LEADING CONSUMER CONCERNS
Healthcare costs weigh heavily on the minds of Americans. Nearly 40% recent survey respondents said medical bills are imposing a serious financial burden on their households…
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RHODE ISLAND LAWMAKERS TARGET HOSPITAL ERRORS
In response to a series of high-profile medical mistakes, bills have been introduced by Rhode Island legislators to create a Rhode Island Patient Safety Organization…
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WEBCAST & EVENTS
Webcast & Events
2008 Educational Webcast Series

• July 15 at 2:00 PM (Eastern)
Using Captives in Employee Benefits, Doug Ley
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 • August 12 at 2:00 PM (Eastern)
FMLA Administration, Jennifer Barton
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 • September 16 at 2:00 PM (Eastern)
Understanding the Correlation between Medical, Rx & Disability, John Fortin
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Product Focus
Products and Services Directory
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MONTHLY HIGHLIGHT

CHILD LABOR LAWS AND SUMMER HIRING: AND UPDATE ON RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 
As the school year comes to an end, thousands of teenagers will be seeking summer employment…

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