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A new study has found that more than half of large employers are not prepared to properly comply with all of the requirements of the Affordable Care Act. The study by ADP, a payroll vendor, looked at how companies are gearing up to comply with the ACA’s regulatory requirements. Because the research looked at the
The West Coast ports strike illustrates the dangers of just how fragile most companies’ supply chains are, as disruptions to the delivery of crucial items threatened the viability of many businesses during the industrial action. Retailers waiting for shipments had empty shelf space where some items were supposed be, carmakers suspended operations because key parts
When employees are injured on the job they are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, but not if the accident occurs on their commute to or from work – in most cases, at least. But how about if an employee is injured in your parking lot, or on the walkway outside your office building, which you
Celebrated artist and graphic designer Rex Ray died on February 9, 2015 in San Francisco, California after a prolonged struggle with cancer. A major cultural force in the art, literary, and activist communities in the Bay Area, he was recognized for his collage pop aesthetic. Born Michael Patterson in Germany on a United States army
By now you should be aware of the various penalties that can be levied against employers for not providing health insurance to their full-time employees once the employer mandate takes full effect. But are you aware of another liability contained in the Affordable Care Act – the whistleblower complaint? The ACA prohibits an employer from
Workplace violence refers to any act of intimidation, harassment or physical violence that occurs in the workplace, and may also refer to a threat of physical violence or harassment. The perpetrator of workplace violence may be an employee, contractor, customer or visitor. Because workplace violence can disrupt the operations of your business and cause trauma
Do you ever wonder if your non-exempt employees are sneaking a peek at work e-mail off the clock? Ever suspect their bosses of pressuring them to respond to calls and e-mails after the workday ends? If those thoughts keep you up at night, it’s time to make sure your employees’ smartphones aren’t putting your organization
The five leading causes of workplace injuries accounted for about 65% of workers’ compensation costs in 2012, according to new research by Liberty Mutual Group Inc. The results, published in the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety’s “2014 Workplace Safety Index,” found that overexertion – or injuries related to lifting, pushing, pulling, holding, carrying or
By now you should be aware of the various penalties that can be levied against employers for not providing health insurance to their full-time employees once the employer mandate takes full effect. But are you aware of another liability contained in the Affordable Care Act – the whistleblower complaint? The ACA prohibits an employer from
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is likely to redouble its policing of workplace harassment, agency heads announced at a recent meeting in January to lay out the EEOC’s 2015 agenda. According to EEOC chairwoman Jenny Yang, “We are developing strategies that focus on targeted outreach and education as well as systemic enforcement to promote broader
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