Work Life

JULY 30, 2024

was accused in a lawsuit filed on Tuesday of mismanaging its employee health insurance plan and forcing tens of thousands of U.S. The company has moved to dismiss the case, arguing that its plan has actually saved participants money and that the named plaintiff lacks legal standing to sue. Wells Fargo & Co.

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Insperity

JANUARY 22, 2013

And that’s exactly what business insurance does. Nearly every conceivable risk a business might face is covered by a type of business insurance,” says Darrell McGee, program manager at Insperity Insurance Services. Property insurance. Also, it typically covers the legal costs involved in the lawsuit.

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Insperity

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

As a co-employer, the PEO you choose will ultimately take responsibility for payroll processing, providing workers’ compensation insurance coverage, providing an employee benefits package and a host of other sensitive human resources (HR) and administrative tasks. Is the plan fully insured, or self-funded?

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Insperity

AUGUST 5, 2021

The most obvious concerns stem from the legal issues surrounding your current state’s laws and how different the laws are in your new location. Before you start to pack any boxes, obviously, it’s wise to consult legal counsel. Yet HR-related laws and regulations are increasingly complex.

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Moving beyond standard To really get ahead, companies should consider a shift from only offering the most common benefits – or, at minimum, what’s legally required. Certain benefits are now viewed by prospective employees as standard, meaning that: They assume your company offers them, because they are, in some cases, legally required.

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Insperity

JULY 5, 2022

Their benefits include: Healthier employees, which can help companies contain health insurance costs Less absenteeism and, therefore, greater productivity Higher morale A sense among employees that their employer cares about them in a holistic manner – beyond their functional role at work – which can strengthen loyalty and improve retention.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

To help you figure out whether your workers are classified correctly, we’ll cover: Basic legal resources and information you need to know Who enforces the law on worker classification, and what happens if you’ve misclassified workers (either intentionally or unintentionally) The most common mistakes you should avoid to stay out of trouble.

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Insperity

MARCH 12, 2024

Health insurance Health insurance aims to assist employees with the costs of obtaining medical care. Optional dental and vision care are usually offered alongside health insurance for an added fee.) To confirm your company’s legal obligations for these types of insurance, check the laws in your particular state.

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Insperity

AUGUST 17, 2023

Access to Fortune 500-level benefits When joining a PEO, companies can can access to PEO-sponsored benefit plans.

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Insperity

APRIL 20, 2023

Everyone wants less expensive benefits and insurance (and without having to scale back on coverage). These opportunities are examples of soft cost savings that often come with HR outsourcing , and they often help employers more adeptly run their business.

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Ensure compliance with all relevant HR documentation and legal requirements. Reduce costs associated with workers’ compensation , disability and medical insurance (if an employee can return to work faster). As you bring an employee back to work, be careful to comply with all relevant federal and state legal requirements: 1.

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Insperity

JANUARY 15, 2019

Long ago, child labor was common and legal. At the turn of the last century, workers had few legal protections from wage theft or unsafe working conditions. Some states have legalized only medical use, while others have decriminalized or legalized recreational use. gathered for insurance purposes, for example.

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Insperity

JANUARY 5, 2015

Being proactive in the area of HR, recognizing and rectifying HR mistakes before they become serious problems, can save you countless headaches and protect your business against costly legal claims. HR mistake #1: Outdated employee handbook. Every business, no matter how small, should have an up-to-date employee handbook.

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

If your military employee deploys for weeks or even months, your company is legally required to hold their job for them for the duration of the deployment. For example, employees can access counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists and therapists as well as legal and financial experts.

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Insperity

JANUARY 7, 2015

Lower health insurance premiums? programs with activity and outcome based requirements) are subject to a host of additional requirements under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that can expose you to penalties if not satisfied. Happier employees? Why workplace wellness?

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Insperity

AUGUST 15, 2019

The legal liability for data breaches and failure to comply with data privacy laws can incur prohibitive costs, including fines and penalties. Contact your company’s insurance provider, if you have cyber liability Insurance. Collecting employee data Accessing customer databases Protecting proprietary business information.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Start by offering a solid benefits package that includes a great portfolio of health insurance options to choose from. This alone can help ease some of your employees’ money concerns because they will have the opportunity to get things like medical insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans and more.

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Insperity

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

The upside of a severance package is that it affords your organization some legal protections. Work with your legal representatives to ensure your severance agreement language is in full compliance with the states where you operate and where your employees work. The reason to not offer severance pay is usually financial.

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Insperity

JANUARY 18, 2018

The nuances between what legally constitutes a person and an employer aren’t always clear-cut when it comes to FLSA compliance. And if you think insurance can shield you from such expenses, think again. Generally, offering comp (compensatory) time in lieu of paying overtime is not legal for private employers.

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Insperity

APRIL 23, 2019

What are the legal responsibilities for accommodating someone with mental health-related issues? The leave is usually unpaid, although certain states may cover time away with partial disability plans or additional private insurance compensation. How should you handle a request for time off due to mental illness?

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Insperity

AUGUST 6, 2019

However, when your employees are operating a company fleet vehicle or driving on official business, that assumption can open the door to potential safety incidents and legal liability. As times and laws change, you must update your policy to weigh in on the use of substances that may now be legal.).

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Insperity

DECEMBER 29, 2014

However, the line between bullying and harassment is sometimes murky, so managing bullies is not only important for morale in the workplace, but also it helps to ensure no legal lines are crossed. She has provided HR support and guidance within various industries, such as retail, technology, insurance and professional services.'

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Insperity

JUNE 9, 2020

For instance: Relationship and marriage issues Parenting and family issues Grief resulting from the loss of a loved one Stress management Emotional distress or trauma Financial issues Legal issues Wellness and nutrition Workplace changes Substance abuse. Legal obligations to watch out for. Employee assistance program benefits.

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Insperity

MARCH 19, 2019

Always review with legal counsel to oversee the process and to answer any questions about foreign national sponsorship and the changing laws that affect employment. Federal law requires all employees complete an I-9 form for legal identification. Comply with insurance requirements. Customs and Immigration Services.

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Insperity

JULY 26, 2016

A history of working in these various legal and regulatory environments is ideal. Do you carry employment practices liability insurance (EPLI)? Is the plan fully insured, or self-funded? In contrast, under a self-funded plan, the employer (not the insurer) is responsible for paying the claims.

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Insperity

APRIL 26, 2018

As the plan sponsor, the PEO will handle the related administrative tasks, such as negotiating with carriers, enrolling employees, providing legal notices and handling COBRA administration. Insurance premiums and claims management – both of these components make workers’ comp costly and time-consuming. Workers’ compensation.

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Insperity

JULY 23, 2019

Add in the news stories regarding the increase in opioid abuse and the possibility of legal, medicinal or recreational marijuana use in certain states, and you can quickly find yourself grappling with a complicated, delicate HR issue. Seek outside legal counsel experienced in cases of workplace drug and alcohol abuse.

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The Office Management Group

APRIL 29, 2024

Ensure you check out your legal requirements and get these down. Insurance is key too, employee liability insurance, public liability insurance if members of the public come to your office/workplace and perhaps directors and officers, professional indemnity and contents insurance.

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Tanveer Naseer

JUNE 19, 2023

In most situations, insurance is optional. You don’t legally need to have insurance in many cases to open or operate your business. The larger your company gets, however, the more it stands to lose. So while you won’t have the law breathing down your neck, you may just put yourself. Click to continue reading

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Insperity

AUGUST 1, 2023

Once businesses reach the 50-employee threshold , expand into other states and municipalities or hire remote employees who reside elsewhere, they can be subject to more legal and regulatory complexities. How can midsize businesses benefit from PEOs?

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Insperity

JUNE 24, 2015

Short-term disability insurance and long-term disability insurance are both designed to provide replacement income to your employees in the event they’re unable to work due to injury or sickness. It could get tricky, and it might be deemed reasonable to provide a leave of absence.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Co-employment is the legal structure that professional employer organizations (PEOs) and their client companies use to share HR responsibilities. the amount of loss that you experience compared to the amount of loss that similar insured companies have) when you join or leave a PEO. Hello, human error.).

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Insperity

DECEMBER 12, 2017

You’ll also need to factor in workers’ compensation , should an on-the-job injury occur, or unemployment insurance, if you have to lay off employees. To learn more about the legal considerations of hiring part-time employees compared to full-time employees, download our free e-book, Employment Law: Are you putting your business at risk?

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Justworks

APRIL 6, 2017

If you run a company with employees, you are legally required to have unemployment insurance. Download a free guide on unemployment insurance to make sure you're staying compliant. We're here to walk you through a crash course about what it is, why you need it, and how it's billed. Read more

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Insperity

MAY 29, 2018

Lower health insurance premiums? Research over the years has offered conflicting reports on whether wellness programs actually reduce insurance and workers’ compensation claims. For these reasons, before implementing a new wellness program, or beefing up an existing one, you should involve your legal counsel.

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Insperity

MARCH 9, 2017

Some experts contend this data may boost a company’s bottom line , and many insurance providers are promising lower health care premiums in exchange for it. If not designed correctly, these wellness programs can violate federal laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

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Success

MAY 21, 2024

In some cases, they opt to organize family meetings in which everyone can be clear about responsibilities such as who will oversee health and legal decisions for parents, parental wishes for living arrangements, their available resources including various types of insurance, and how inheritances will be apportioned.

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