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Recent Employee Benefits Articles

Medical Marijuana Laws Leave Employers Dazed and Confused

It's now legal to smoke pot for medical reasons in 14 states. What does that mean for employee policy?  Read more

Do You Have to Pay Employees for Snow Days?

You still need to hand over a paycheck for a snow day in most cases, according to the Labor Department.   Read more

Should You Encourage Employee Side Projects?

It's counter intuitive to encourage employees to pursue projects that don't further your mission statement or your bottom line, but here's why you should con...  Read more

Should Job Promotions Be Random?

A group of Italian researchers recently conducted a study that found random job promotion was more effective than merit-based promotion. Inc. asks sev...  Read more

The Joint-Venture Holiday Party

To manage costs, some small businesses are pooling their resources and hosting joint holiday parties.  Read more

Where Every Day is Take Your Baby to Work Day

Why some companies are allowing employees to bring their babies to the office.  Read more

Report: Small Business Owners Ambivalent About the Public Health Care Option

Some owners believe a public health care offering will lessen the financial burden on small business, while others won't risk losing employees by canceling c...  Read more

How to Reduce Your Small Business Tax Bill

A look at helpful year-end tax tips, advice on making smart elections, and good tax resources for the small business owner.  Read more

Law Bars Employers From Genetic Discrimination

A recently finalized law will make it illegal for employers to take their employees' genetic information into account in hiring and firing decisions.  Read more

Are High-Deductible Health Plans Right For Your Business?

Experts say the plan could save employers thousands, but it may not be a perfect match for your company.  Read more