HIV and AIDS - employers grapple with difficult issues
Article Abstract:
Employers must take a proactive stand in dealing with HIV-infected employees. They should formulate an AIDS policy that will cover issues ranging from worker education, discrimination, testing of applicants, confidentiality of information on AIDS-infected employees, employee benefits, worker safety, claims by other employees infected in the workplace and other legal issues. In addition, the AIDS policy must be disseminated to all employees to articulate the company's position on the AIDS issue.
Publication Name: Benefits Quarterly
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 8756-1263
Year: 1995
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Using a total compensation approach for wage and benefits planning
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The total compensation approach in wage and benefits planning examines the cost and value of the employment package components such as salary, bonus, incentives, benefits, perquisites and work/family programs. Three strategies for choosing compensation packages such as selection of an employment package equal in value with employment packages offered by other employers, allocation of compensation expenses per employee and reduction of total compensation costs are analyzed.
Publication Name: Benefits Quarterly
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 8756-1263
Year: 1996
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COBRA compliance: audit guidelines
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Employers should constantly ensure that company records comply with Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) provisions. They should also keep in mind that their liability for noncompliance cannot be completely blamed on a COBRA administrator or an insurance company. Corrections should be made swiftly to minimize exposure during a COBRA audit. Special attention should be given to items the IRS will request.
Publication Name: Benefits Quarterly
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 8756-1263
Year: 1996
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