EVERYBODYS GONE SURFIN by Jon Persky Productivity Issues Internet use in the workplace is both a necessity and a tempting distraction. In a poll commissioned by www.l...

FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE ACT OF 1993 by Marvin Sahl, CLU Final rules for The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) were effective on February 6, 1995. The law and the rules are ...

FIDUCIARY CLAIMS BECOME PECUNIARY PAIN Some chief executive officers (CEOs) think that fiduciary liability is solely the responsibility of the financial managers who manage and invest the money...

FOLLOW SMART HIRING PRACTICES by Marcus Covas These hiring guidelines can help protect your business against the growth industry of employment-related litigation. Today,...

In early September, the credit reporting agency Equifax announced a significant data breach. Hackers were able to access the names, birth dates, Social Security numbers and addresses of 143 million consumers, which put their identity and credit at risk. A credit report freeze is one protective measure Equifax recommended. Every consumer, including you, should understand this protective measure as you protect your data, identity and credit.

INFORMATION DATE 19921002 DESCRIPTION USDOL Program Highlights, General OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements SUBJECT General OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements U.S. Department of Labor Program Highlights ...

The conference report for H.R. 3103, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, provides for changes in the private heath insurance market. The bill guarantees the availability of private heath insurance coverage for certain groups and restricts the use of preexisting condition restrictions. Renewal of coverage will be guaranteed with limited exceptions. Although H.R. 3103 creates federal standards for insurers, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), and employers who self-insure, the bill permits substantial state flexibility for compliance. This report examines the major features of H.R. 3103 regarding heath insurance.

HELP YOUR EMPLOYEES HELP THEMSELVES by Don Phin More and more employers are discovering the advantages of helping employees through todays rough times. Don Phin explains...

HIPAA AND SMALL GROUP HEALTH PLANS by Judi Newman The most overlooked and under addressed group for HIPAA Privacy Rule compliance is 'small group health plans.' TheSince small hea...

The Family Medical Leave Act sets federal guidelines that require U.S. businesses with 50 or more employees to offer employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in any...