February 27th, 2011
What do you think of OSHA’s published final rule 72:64341-64430 that stipulates that the
employer must pay for required personal protective equipment (PPE)?
This has been in works for a while now and the changes to the standard are to help clarify the type of personal protective equipment employers are suppose to provide and pay for at no … Read More...
Tags: equipment, personal, protective
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February 12th, 2011
Milwaukee voices it’s financial condition as to employee benefits
“We are broke in this state. We have been broke for years. People have ignored that for years. And it’s about time somebody stood up and spoke the truth. The truth is we don’t have money to offer,” Walker said.
On the state level, Walker wants public employees to … Read More...
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February 7th, 2011
The nation’s public sector is just now realizing the size and scope of the problem of retiree medical costs, something the private sector did a decade ago or more.
But unlike the rules governing public pension plans, which require payment each year to fund the current and future costs, the rules for retiree medical benefits allow cities, counties … Read More...
Tags: benefits, employee
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February 3rd, 2011
It is amazing at how many people in the workforce are unaware of the options availabel to them for sick pay and benefits for medical leave.
This study done by Canada Life at goes to show how people do not look into their financial protectuion until they really need it. This is quite a concern as these days … Read More...
Tags: leave, medical, pay, sick
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January 31st, 2011
It seems like it depends of who you talk to about the comparison of work place sick leave and vacation plans.
The City of Tampa is no different but at least there is some insight as to the following article.
Tampa Government Workers News… Read More...
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January 29th, 2011
This could be an early sign of benefits for the healthcare industry. Stambush Staffing is showing that it will stand behind it’s workers and continue to provide very good employee benefits.
It may well be that it is a move to ensure Stambush keeps the good employees it already has in an industry that is positioned to see … Read More...
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January 29th, 2011
It is the intent of this blog to present issues and topics that are of interest to those involved in worksites, workplace and just general employment.
We will be presenting news and opinions as they become available starting out with the topic of employee benefits. It is the intent that you will find this information useful for your … Read More...
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