Bringing HR knowledge, expertise and resources into focusIssue 14• 10/16/2008
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HR NEWS FOCUS
News and Trends
PAID FAMILY AND SICK LEAVE CAMPAIGNS: SCORING WITH VOTERS?
The DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that up to 43% of private-industry workers are not eligible for paid sick leave…
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NEW EFFORTS TO COMBAT HEALTH CARE FRAUD

The Consortium to Combat Medical Fraud is a potent new group formed to fight health insurance fraud nationwide…

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Wellness
REWARDS DRIVE SUCCESS IN WELLNESS
This article focuses on rewards, why they are critical, and at what level they become meaningful…
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Legal and Compliance
NEW HAMPSHIRE MANDATES OBESITY COVERAGE AND BARIATRIC SURGERY
Fully insured health insurance contracts issued or renewed in New Hampshire on or after September 14, 2008 will be required to provide obesity treatment services…
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DOL TOOLS AND WORKSHOPS FOR HEALTH PLANS
The DOL Employee Benefits Security Administration has enhanced its website with new features for workers and employers…
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MENTAL HEALTH PARITY ACT
The financial system bailout has been front-page news; however, some important provisions in the bill that require most employers to redesign their health plans’ mental health and substance abuse benefits has not…
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Human Resources
OK TO DOCK PAY FOR TIME TAKEN TO ADDRESS WORK-RELATED INJURY?
Does an employer have to compensate an employee with a work-related injury for her time away from work for a medical reevaluation…
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INSTANT POLL
TRUE or FALSE: A 5% to 7% weight loss can actually reduce diabetes incidence by almost 60%.



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WEBCAST & EVENTS
Webcast & Events
2008 Education Webcast Series

• November 11 at 2:00 PM (Eastern)
Affordable Ways to Offer Retiree Health, Jay Kirschbaum
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• December 9 at 2:00 PM (Eastern)
Employee Communication Throughout the Year, Ame McClune
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INSTANT POLL RESULTS
Instant Poll Results
Poll Results
Willis - Smokers Health Care Cost Poll

How much more do smokers typically cost annually than non-smokers for health care costs?
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B - 30% more Visual spacer 0%
C - 40% more Visual spacer 0%
D - 50% more Response equal to 100 100%
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