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Workspan Daily
04/23/2024
Effective July 1, the salary threshold will increase to the equivalent of an annual salary of $43,888 and increase again on January 1, 2025, to $58,656.
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Workspan Daily
07/08/2024
NAPHIA executive director Kristen Lynch noted the 25.7% average policy growth rate in the North American market over the past five years demonstrates pet owners increasingly understand the value of — and need for — this type of insurance, which is important considering: These owners, in aggregate, have more than 170 million pets (dogs, cats, etc.)
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Workspan Daily
01/23/2025
For example, comprehending the impact of increasing the amount of upside available for a certain type of sale and being able to make an informed decision as to whether the increase in sales performance outweighs the increase in expenses is critical when managing costs.
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Workspan Daily
03/03/2025
In the area of employee recognition, Steckler said AI-driven nudges can:
;Reinforce key employee behaviors aligned with corporate priorities, values and leadership principles,;
;Ensure investment in recognition efforts directly support cultural transformation and critical focus areas, and;
;Drive strategic business priorities by encouraging the types of behaviors that fuel success.;
“By making it easy and natural for employees to take action, AI-powered nudges ensure that total rewards programs deliver maximum impact — without overwhelming employees with information or mandates,” she said.
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Workspan Daily Plus+
04/02/2025
When an employee takes intermittent leave, the employer must allow that person to take leave in the smallest increment that the employer uses for other types of leave, provided that the increment is no greater than one hour.
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Workspan Daily Plus+
05/08/2025
Cover a wide range of questions on caregiving responsibilities, types of support needed and current challenges.;
;Tip: Partner with ERGs to gain insights into the specific needs of various employee groups — such as caregivers, parents, single individuals, the LGBTQ+ community and pet owners — whose responsibilities may overlap but have individual nuances.;
;Tip: Recognize that some employees may have intersecting needs, such as a single father caring for a child with a disability, and be sensitive to how your care benefits include them.;
;Tip: Host focus groups and facilitate discussions with open-ended questions.
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Workspan Daily
06/04/2025
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;Most companies do, in fact, have a “management reserves the right” clause to handle any unique and unforeseen circumstances that may arise; that type of clause can and should be in the plan.;
;However, a governance committee should be established to handle these unique cases so they are treated consistently and fairly (to the company and the employee), and use clear guidelines.;
;Ensure your legal department is either part of the governance committee or, at minimum, part of the group that establishes the governance committee’s processes.;
Lawsuits in the world of sales compensation are becoming increasingly common, especially for large sales forces with significant sales compensation spend.
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Workspan Daily
05/01/2025
State
Reach of Effective Pay Transparency Law
Effective Date
California
Statewide
Jan. 1, 2023
Colorado
Statewide
Jan. 1, 2021
Connecticut
Statewide
Oct. 1, 2021
Hawaii
Statewide
Jan. 1, 2024
Illinois
Statewide
Jan. 1, 2025
Maryland
Statewide
Oct. 1, 2020
Massachusetts
Statewide
Statewide starts Oct. 29, 2025
Minnesota
Statewide
Jan. 1, 2025
Nevada
Statewide
Oct. 1, 2021
New Jersey
Local and Statewide
Statewide starts June 1, 2025
New York
Local and Statewide
Sept. 17, 2023 (statewide)
Rhode Island
Statewide
Jan. 1, 2023
Vermont
Statewide
Starts July 31, 2025
Washington
Statewide
Jan. 1, 2023
District of Columbia
Districtwide
June 30, 2024
This trend shows no sign of slowing, even as organizations face layoffs and restructuring.
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Journal Article
03/01/2021
In recent years, however, as lawmakers have struggled to make improvements to the ACA and political progressives have increasingly called for universal coverage through “Medicare for All”-type designs, the linkage of health insurance with employment has come under heavy scrutiny.
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Workspan Daily
12/06/2024
Department of Labor’s April 2024 final rule had mandated that employees (in most cases) who are classified as exempt from overtime by their employer make at least $43,888 in base salary beginning on July 1, 2024 (up from the previous $35,568 annual standard outlined in the DOL’s 2019 final rule) and $58,656 in base salary beginning on Jan. 1, 2025.
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