Tangible Metrics are an ideal resource for measuring the elements that drive claim costs. They indicate the specific interventions that employers should focus on. A long-term view informs them of the underlying... Read more »

COBRA was enacted by Congress in 1986 and allows qualified individuals the opportunity to continue their elected medical coverage such as health, dental, vision or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) through their... Read more »

If there was ever one essential rule of commission-based pay plans, it most certainly has to be a business development teams compensation must be built around well-established benchmarks, performance indicators and company... Read more »

Mental health problems can cause very complex problems for human resource departments. There are some types of employment where mental health problems may pose danger for other employees or the public. In... Read more »

If your business winds up with a lot of unemployment claims, your unemployment insurance rates are guaranteed to go up. Contesting unemployment claims?and avoiding them altogether?requires that a business or company make... Read more »

As a company grows in size and complexity, writing an employee handbook is essential for providing a clear line of communication between management and all levels of staff. An effective handbook spells... Read more »

A number of federal employment legislations deal with the issue of pre-existing injuries and illnesses. Several employment related laws deal with potential injuries that may happen in the workplace. The compensation laws... Read more »

Workers' compensation is intended to protect employees injured on the job by making sure they receive prompt medical attention and payment for lost wages while they are disabled and out of work... Read more »

There are three potential ?hot spots? for audits and investigations for the government related to the immigration and nationality laws. The first has to do with the documentation that the employer is... Read more »