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by Paul Risner, U.S. Preventive Medicine Corporations are flocking to wellness programs, and it appears they will continue to do so for quite some time. According to a 2007 survey of CEOs of global companies, conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers Health Research in conjunction with the World Economic Forum, more than half of multinational corporations expect to […]
Have you thought about the employees you will hire 10 or 15 years from now? Probably not, but the National Business Group on Health (NBGH) wants you to. The organization works with large employers to develop workplace policies aimed at keeping the population healthy and productive and at the same time save money for their […]
Yesterday, we looked at a question from the CED mailbag involving the use of accrued paid time off during family leave. Today, the answer to another leave-related question, as well as the introduction of a comprehensive resource you won’t want to be without.
California law authorizes “alternative workweeks,” which permit employers to sidestep overtime requirements when adopting flexible schedules. But what if you have just a single employee who wants to adopt this modified schedule?
In yesterday’s CED, we covered some of the rules about family leave certifications in California. Today, we’ll look at a few more, and we’ll also explain why your medical certifications can be a powerful weapon against leave abuses
Confused about family leave certifications in California? If so, you’re not alone—they regularly trip up even the most experienced HR professionals. Read on for a quick rundown of what you need to know.
We’ve just added a new webinar, specifically for California employers, all about the latest healthcare changes. We’ll cover:
A longtime customer just asked us to clarify the rule on dependents up to age 26 under the new healthcare law. I thought our response might be helpful to others, too:
More and more of our employees are traveling outside the U.S. and are going to remoter places. What suggestions can you offer in the areas of health and security? — Marcia D., HR Manager in Los Angeles Many companies are regularly sending workers out of the country, which brings up a new set of […]