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Health Care Reform: One “Check Up” You Shouldn’t Miss -- There are several details of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) that have yet to be defined. Employers should prepare for the upcoming regulatory changes over the next few years, says Michael P. Aitken.
Penalties for Employers Who Ignore New Health Care Requirements -- In order to avoid costly penalties, employers need to be aware of their responsibilities under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Small HR departments face unique pressures when it comes to health care reform and other HR topics.
Internal Investigations: Don't Make a Legal Determination -- HR managers should not make a legal determination in an internal investigation report, says attorney Jennifer Brown Shaw. Shaw gives advice on what to focus on in an investigation, who can legally conduct investigations, and when and employee is entitled to representation.
The 10 Steps to a Bulletproof Investigation -- Attorney Jennifer Brown Shaw identifies 10 steps in a good investigation. A checklist-based audit program can also help cut back on investigations, discipline, and terminations.
Tuition Assistance: Is Your Plan Average, Better, or Worse? -- Tuition assistance is not easy to structure. Organizations must answer a number of questions before offering tuition assistance. To gain insight on which organizations are offering the benefit and how they are structuring their plan, take a brief survey on tuition assistance. Participants will receive a free copy of the survey results in a few weeks.
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