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There are common misconceptions about workers' rights and obligations that are passed around as fact. The federal government has compiled 6 common workplace myths to help you understand your rights. Find the facts here - https://lnkd.in/gZik-_mF Avoid these traps with payroll software made to be quick and easy with Lightning Payroll. #workersrights #myths #facts

👉 Ohio plans to reduce workers’ comp rates by 7%. ·       Ohio’s private employers covered for workplace injuries by the state’s Bureau of Workers’ Compensation are in line for another rate cut, the seventh straight reduction. ·       The 7% reduction proposed to the agency’s board of directors last week would reduce premiums by $67 million for the fiscal year that starts July 1. The board will act on the proposal at its meeting on Feb. 23.  The proposed 7% cut is a statewide average. The actual change a company would receive depends on multiple factors including claim history, the nature of the business, payroll, and participation in bureau programs. Only once since 2011 have rates for private employers gone up and that was in 2017 when rates rose 1.9%.

The Ontario government has officially introduced Bill 149, the Working for Workers Four Act, 2023 (Bill 149), which is the fourth Bill in a series of legislative changes that are meant to strengthen workplace protections for employees. If passed, Bill 149 will result in new employer requirements and restrictions for job postings, tip and wage protections. Read more about Bill 149 and its impact on the workforce from McMillan LLP lawyers David Fanjoy and Khaleed Mawji here: https://bit.ly/3GbTgJX #employmentlaw

Washington state employers and workers will jointly pay, on average, an additional $65 a year in 2024 for each full-time employee’s workers’ compensation premiums due to a 4.9% increase in the average workers’ comp premium rate. This rate is an average for all industries and specific industries could be higher or lower depending on the recent claims experience. #WorkersCompensation #InjuredWorkers https://bit.ly/3t4CFF4

Understanding the intricacies of workers' compensation benefits in Pineville, North Carolina, is crucial for employees facing changes in employment. When transitioning to a new job or facing termination, the impact on these benefits varies depending on the circumstances. Timely reporting, clear communication with employers, proper documentation, and legal consultation, if necessary, are essential steps in navigating these changes effectively. At Phillips & McCrea, PLLC, we offer experienced guidance to ensure that workers' rights are protected during transitions, providing the support needed to navigate the complexities of workers' compensation benefits in Pineville, North Carolina.

A closer look at what employment and payroll changes could the "New Deal for Working People" bring to all parties involved in the employment cycle: - Abolishing qualifying service requirements for certain rights such as unfair dismissal and parental leave. - An overall Statutory Sick Pay reform, including removing the 3-day qualifying period and abolishing the minimum level of earnings. - Limiting the one-sided flexibility of 0-hours contracts and introducing an ability for workers to request a regular contract. - Tighten the "fire and re-hire" practice by introducing greater protection for workers who are going through a change in their employment terms. - Granting equal employment rights to "employees" and "casual workers". - Granting the right of a written contract to self-employed. - Remove National Minimum/Living Wage age bands. ... and much more! One thing is for sure: Employment and tax law knowledge will be the main areas that must be mastered by employers in order to remain compliant. Don't risk your reputation. Get in touch with us for professional advice. #employmentlaw #cannonwilliamson #outsourcedpayroll #payrollmanagement

Amidst the ongoing discourse surrounding Victoria’s WorkCover Scheme Modernisation Act, attention has been drawn to what has been termed a "premium freeze”. But what does this term really mean? And how will the so-called premium freeze actually impact Victorian employers? In our latest article, Craig Simpson, National Manager - Premium Strategy & Analytics, explores these questions and provides valuable insights into what Victorian employers can actually expect at their upcoming workers' compensation renewal. #WorkersCompensation #Victoria #PremiumFreeze

Key Components of Workers' Compensation: 1. Medical Expenses: Workers' comp covers medical expenses related to workplace injuries, including doctor visits, hospital stays, medications, and rehabilitation services. 2. Wage Replacement: If an employee is unable to work due to a covered injury, workers' comp provides wage replacement benefits, typically a percentage of their regular income. 3. Disability Benefits: Workers' comp may include disability benefits to compensate for partial or total disability caused by work-related injuries. 4. Death Benefits: In the unfortunate event of a work-related death, workers' comp provides death benefits to the employee's dependents.

While this is great that the Dems have introduced the bill, this will not go anywhere most likely. If the shutdown is about "reducing the spend" of government in all aspects which has seen bills in the House that reduce the salary of Cabinet Members to $1, why would the the Republicans actually care about contractors? Having worked through the Shutdowns in 2013, 2018 and 2018-19, contractors will continue to be left out and forced to look at any and all options to maintain staff, cut costs, and deal with the lost revenue despite being a conservative estimate of 1/3 of the workforce supplying labor to the government. For now, as I keep saying, contractors need to communicate, communicate and communicate some more about what Monday looks like.

A recent WRC decision has provided the first analysis on whether the benefit provided by a company sick pay scheme was, as a whole, more favourable to an employee than an entitlement to statutory sick pay. We analyse the likely impact for employers. https://lnkd.in/eVDG-cpj #StatutorySickPay #SickPay #EmploymentLaw #MHCLaw