Confusing legislation fails pregnant women, EOC interim findings reveal

Article Abstract:

The report of Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has expressed some concerns regarding the law on maternity rights. It has advised the employers to plan for a tool kit to minimize the disturbance caused by the pregnancy and develop a model of policies to improve communication with the employees. EOC has advised employers against the health and safety, law enforcement and support to the employees.

Pregnant women, Pregnancy, Civil rights

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2005 - a pivotal year for managing retiree medical benefit costs

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A new medicare Part D drug benefit rules are going to be enforced from the year 2006. The importance of the time left in the year 2005 for employers to redefine their retiree programs and financial commitments for a long term is discussed. The highlights of the Part D medicare program and alternatives available for the employers are also presented.

Financial management, Economic aspects, Insurance, Workers, Medicare, 2005 AD

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Society's insurance: one actuary's perspective on strengthening our national retirement system

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The steps taken by the United States government to address the social security crisis in the country, by diverting a large share of future social security taxes into individual accounts, are discussed.

Public Finance Activities, Government expenditures, Economic Programs, Administration of Economic Programs, Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs), Social Security, FICA Taxes, Analysis, Usage, Economic policy, Social security taxes

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