Employers Face Election Day Penalties

October 30th, 2008 Posted by Derrick

Thirty-one U.S. states have laws requiring employers to give workers time off to vote. The penalties for employers who don’t give workers time off to vote can be severe.

 

In the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, Election Day is a legal holiday. This includes any day a referendum is held. General elections are legal holidays in the Virgin Islands, and employees who give prior notice must be permitted two hours off, with pay, to vote.

 

Internationally, in many countries, election day (more…)

Prepare for 2009 Open Enrollment

October 17th, 2008 Posted by Amelia

Fall is the season of crisp breezes, crunchy leaves underfoot – and for most employers, open enrollment for the next benefit year. As every HR manager knows, open enrollment is the one period each year when current employees can opt to add health insurance coverage.

 

Tips to prepare for 2009 open enrollment:

 

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