Recently by Amanda E. Layton
Marriage, Civil Unions, Domestic Partnerships And Health Insurance Benefits
The landscape of rights afforded to same-sex couples has changed at a rapid pace over the last few years and seems certain to continue to evolve. As recently as May 2008, the California Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples may no longer be excluded from civil marriage. The ever-changing...
Read MoreEmployers Considering Wellness Programs Are Advised To Look Before Leaping
Faced with rising employee health care costs, many employers are considering implementing workplace wellness programs in an effort to reduce medical care costs for both the organization and employees. One potential structure for a wellness program provides an employee with a discount on health care...
Read MoreFulfilling The Duty To Inform Employees Of Their Rights In The Multilingual Workplace
The diversification of the American workforce requires many employers to determine whether they have an obligation to ensure that their communications to employees are understood. Understood, in this context, may mean that the communication should be in a language other than English or even Spanish...
Read MoreMedicare Part D: Employers Must Comply With The New Regulations This Fall
The new federal Medicare Part D prescription drug program takes effect on January 1, 2006, and employers (including governmental entities and unions) that offer prescription drug coverage for employees or retirees must take steps now to comply with the Medicare Part D Regulations (the Regulations...
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