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Bill aims to change meaning of full-time under PPACA

Gina Binole benefitspro Two U.S. senators have introduced a bill to redefine what it means to be a full-time employee under the Patient Protection and Affordable Act. The measure, if enacted, would protect a greater number of employers from fiscal penalties imposed by the law as now written. The legislation, the Forty Hours is Full […]

6 ways to prep for FMLA cases

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” divider=”false” implicit=”true”] By Dan Cook BenefitsPro Research indicates that employees who invoke the Family Medical Leave Act are much more likely to request short-term disability within a year. Rather than just sit with that sound bite, Integrated Benefits Institute advises companies to do something about it. “A worker’s request for […]