Dear Workforce: What Do We Need to Know About ...       May 4, 2010
Someone terminated for gross misconduct would not be eligible for COBRA.
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COBRA Subsidy Extension Complicates Benefits ...       January 4, 2010
Employers and their COBRA administrators will likely have to deal with possible overpayments and new notifications to beneficiaries.
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Top 10 Workforce Management News Stories of 2009       December 29, 2009
Feature: Health care, pay discrimination, immigration issues and unemployment were among the topics that dominated the news in 2009. The year began with sea change in American politics as Barack Obama was sworn in as president and the Democratic ...
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Labor Department Issues New COBRA Subsidy Guidance ...       December 2, 2009
... general public--could result in employees who are laid off this month not being eligible for the COBRA subsidy.
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Benefits Becoming Crucial in Recruiting Contingent ...       November 3, 2009
Feature: Many staffing firms are offering health insurance as well as an array of benefits because these are great ways to attract and retain workers. (11/3/2009)
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Public Option Back at Center Stage as Health Care ...       November 2, 2009
After months of work, House Democratic leaders last week finished cobbling together a 1,900-page reform bill, pulling provisions from measures that three House committees passed this summer while amending, dropping and adding others, including a ...
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Can Zappos' Corporate Culture Survive the Amazon ...       September 25, 2009
Feature: The fun-yet-focused culture at online retailer Zappos has done much to create strong loyalty among employees and customers alike. But how that playful attitude will mesh with the culture of acquirer Amazon remains an open question. (9/25
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Labor Laws Got You Lost? How to Play by the New ...       August 6, 2009
Feature: President Barack Obama has been in office for only seven months, but already his administration has ushered in a slew of rules and regulations that affect the way employers deal with their employees--from a new law that makes it easier ...
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Measuring the Health of Health Care Staffing       July 22, 2009
Feature: After several years of growth, health care staffing revenue is expected to decline 23 percent in 2009, according to Staffing Industry Analysts. Health care staffing is expected to generate $8.8 billion this year, down from $11.4 billion ...
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Employers Turn to Lobbyists to Navigate Benefits ...       May 27, 2009
Feature: In the face of stepped-up activity on workplace law in Washington, employers are increasingly turning to lobbying organizations to help them navigate actual and potential changes in benefits policy. (5/27/2009)
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Employee Furloughs Can Complicate Benefits ...       May 7, 2009
Feature: A growing number of employers already have introduced furloughs or are considering them, observers say. Furloughs can affect health plans, 401(k)s and other benefits. (5/7/2009)
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Dear Workforce: How Do COBRA Changes Affect ...       April 15, 2009
Feature: The COBRA subsidy applies to companies, but only if the there is a comparable state COBRA-type law and the plan is insured.
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Dear Workforce: When Does the Income Limitation ...       April 1, 2009
Feature: The limitation applies to the income a person received in the same taxable year in which the subsidy is received. (4/1/2009)
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Dear Workforce: What Impact Does the Stimulus ...       March 18, 2009
Feature: Among key changes: To comply with the stimulus-package provisions, employers must implement rebate/credit for their workers by April 1. (3/18/2009)
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Tool: Resources for Keeping Up With COBRA Changes       March 12, 2009
Feature: While the mechanics of the law may have been presented as being straightforward, the short time frame for implementation means employers are scrambling to catch up, even as the departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human ...
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Dear Workforce: How Does the Stimulus Bill Change ...       March 4, 2009
Feature: The most notable development: It provides a temporary subsidy that covers 65 percent of the COBRA premium charged to former employees for up to nine ...
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Communicating Benefits During Layoffs Can Be ...       February 23, 2009
Feature: With tens of thousands of layoffs being conducted every month, managers are trying to figure out the best way to communicate important information during an emotion-laden time. (2/23/2009)
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Is This an Alternative to COBRA?       February 17, 2009
Feature: A new health insurance product called continuity insurance allows people to switch their insurance on and off when they find themselves between jobs. (2/17/2009)
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COBRA Costs Will Mount as Layoffs Continue       February 2, 2009
Feature: COBRA headaches and related bills will swell depending upon layoff trends and the outcome of legislative proposals.
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