Bringing HR knowledge, expertise and resources into focusIssue 12• 09/18/2008

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HR NEWS FOCUS
Legal and Compliance
OVER-AGE AND UNDER-INSURED: EXTENDING BENEFITS FOR DEPENDENTS
Although most health insurance plans already provide coverage for dependents up to age 19, new laws are requiring…
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PROPOSED IRS RULES: TIME TO REVIEW CAFETERIA PLANS?
As a general rule, proposed regulations are not legally binding on plan sponsors…
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HIPAA GOES HOLLYWOOD: THE SEQUEL
A little celebrity excitement does not excuse HIPAA violations. Now the Los Angeles Times reports new celebrity-related privacy problems…
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FUNDING INCREASES FOR MASSACHUSETTS HEALTHCARE REFORM
The Massachusetts legislature has approved a funding increase for the Massachusetts Health Care Reform Act…
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Human Resources
REPORT: ECONOMY IS WEAKENING JOB CANDIDATES' BARGAINING POWER
According to a new report, the current state of the U.S. economy is "casting a shadow on the psyches of job candidates"…
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Benefits
WELLNESS CASE STORY #3 – ON-SITE CLINIC IS WIN-WIN FOR EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYER
This is the last of three articles on clients who have adopted comprehensive wellness programs…
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News and Trends
SAN FRANCISCO LEGISLATING HEALTHY HABITS
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the Board of Supervisors voted to ban the sale of cigarettes in pharmacies…
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30% OF EMPLOYERS DON'T UPDATE EMPLOYEES ON FINANCIAL RESULTS
Thirty percent of employers say they either never update employees or keep their employees "in the dark" on financial results…
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INSTANT POLL
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WEBCAST & EVENTS
Webcast & Events
2008 Educational Webcast Series

• October 9 at 2:00 PM (Eastern)
Recognition and Rewards, Jennifer Barton
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• October 14 at 2:00 PM (Eastern)
Employee Monitoring in the Workplace, David Mohl
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• November 11 at 2:00 PM (Eastern)
Affordable Ways to Offer Retiree Health, Jay Kirschbaum
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Product Focus
Products & Services Directory
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SURVEY FOCUS
Survey Focus
Survey Focus
Please complete this short survey designed to gauge your experience, interest and overall awareness of the tools & resources available to you as a Willis client.

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INSTANT POLL RESULTS
Instant Poll Results
Instant Poll Results
Is your company interested in offering technology driven communication methods for open enrollment?
 Response Percent
We already offer technology driven communication Response equal to 4747%
We plan to offer technology driven communication this year Response equal to 99%
We are interested, but are not sure how to get started Response equal to 1818%
We are somewhat interested, but not this year Response equal to 1313%
No we are not interested Response equal to 1313%
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