Remove Banking Remove Government Remove Legal
article thumbnail

Employees sue Wells Fargo for insurance plan’s inflated prescription drug prices

Work Life

The proposed class action filed in Minnesota federal court by four ex-employees of Wells Fargo claims the bank violated a federal law requiring companies to prudently manage employee health and retirement plans. Pharmacy benefit managers are facing increased government scrutiny over their role in escalating costs of prescription drugs.

article thumbnail

Why Japan wants its citizens to try a 4-day workweek

Work Life

The Japanese government first expressed support for a shorter working week in 2021, after lawmakers endorsed the idea. Although 85% of employers report giving their workers two days off a week and there are legal restrictions on overtime hours, which are negotiated with labor unions and detailed in contracts.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Green Building Council says Scotland has abandoned its role as a leader on climate

Workplace Insight

The UK Green Building Council – which represents some of the UK’s biggest names in the built environment, including housebuilders, banks, social housing providers, local councils, developers, estates and engineering companies and universities – responds to the Scottish Government’s decision to scrap its 2030 climate target.

article thumbnail

6 Steps for Creating an LLC for Your Business

Success

He didn’t bat an eye when I told him my rate to copy edit his legal blog. A registered agent is someone who is registered to receive legal and tax notices on behalf of your business. These steps make your LLC legal. I filed my LLC through a DIY legal website, and I regret it. And, he eventually went on retainer with me.

Banking 59
article thumbnail

HR technology trends for 2017: Curing government compliance concerns

Insperity

Finally, integrated HR software should also help you gather the data you need to file government paperwork at the end of the year. This trend still holds since many smaller companies have yet to adopt HR software that allows employees to electronically enroll, make changes to their benefits or find out how much time off they have banked.

article thumbnail

Can employee ownership improve capitalism?

Work Life

One set of systems stacked against employee share ownership has been the small and closely held business support systems—banks, accountants, lawyers, and advisors that serve closely held businesses. State and local governments spend billions on corporate tax incentives that are meant to attract or retain jobs in their jurisdiction.

Finance 98
article thumbnail

More states are adopting laws to protect children of family vloggers

Work Life

She added, “If I could go back and do it all again, I’d rather have an empty bank account now and not have my childhood plastered all over the internet. As recently as 18 months ago, I’d written about how there were no legal protections for the children of influencers, even as child actors have robust laws in place to protect their earnings.