Meet State and Federal Benefits Requirements - with One Convenient Source! Mandated Benefits 2013 Compliance Guide by The Balser Group List Price: $359.00   Eligible for Free Standard Shipping on U.S. Prepaid Orders Imprint: Aspen Publishers ISBN: 9781454810445 Paperback: 1,088 pages Publication Cycle: Updated annually Last Updated: 12/19/2012 Available: Item ships in 3-5 Business Days

Mandated Benefits Compliance Guide, 2013 Edition is a comprehensive and practical reference manual covering key federal regulatory issues that must be addressed by human resources managers, benefits specialists, and company executives in all industries. Mandated Benefits Compliance Guide includes in-depth coverage of these and other major federal regulations: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act (HEART Act) Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) Mandated Benefits Compliance Guide helps take the guesswork out of managing employee benefits and human resources by clearly and concisely describing the essential requirements and administrative processes necessary to comply with each regulation. It offers suggestions for protecting employers against the most common litigation threats and recommendations for handling various types of employee problems. Throughout the Guide are numerous exhibits, useful checklists and forms, and do's and don'ts. A list of HR audit questions at the beginning of each chapter serves as an aid in evaluating your company's level of regulatory compliance. Mandated Benefits 2013 Compliance Guide has been updated to include coverage and information on: The new Medicare tax on high-income employees New regulations and guidelines for health care reform as mandated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, including updates and new information on: Medical loss ratio Additional Medicare tax Health Care Exchanges The "Summary of Benefits and Coverage" Reporting the value of employee health benefits on the Form W-2 Essential health benefits New general compliance assistance as well as health plan compliance with the ADA HIPAA audits COBRA and wellness programs, Summary of Benefits and Coverage, and IRS’ COBRA audit guidelines Withdrawing a job offer based on medical examination results and an expanded section on the ADA and employee benefits Certifications for military family leave Conducting criminal record checks EEOC's guidance on using Reasonable Factors Other than Age and the Proposed Rule for developing AAPs for individuals with disabilities NLRB's rulings on social media Proposed changes to material safety data sheets and hazardous material training Recordkeeping information for Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act View the Highlights for this title. 1. Human Resources Management: Strategy and Structure Audit Questions Human Resources: A Strategic Partner in Business Management Organization of the HR Department HR Staff Assessment Elements of Strategic Planning in Human Resources Appendix 1-A: Human Resources Organization Chart and Summary Job Descriptions 2. Ethics in the Workplace Audit Questions Government Mandates Ethics and Compliance Programs Resources 3. Pay Practices Audit Questions The Equal Pay Act of 1963 Federal Wage and Hour Laws Exhibit 3.1: Checklist for Identifying Exempt Workers Appendix 3-A: Pay Practices by State 4. Payroll Administration Audit Questions Permissible Methods of Wage Payments Payment Frequency Garnishments and Child Support Withholding Deductions Employer Responsibilities Reporting Requirements Unclaimed Wages - Employer Requirements Combined Annual Wage Reporting Program Business Services Online Recordkeeping Requirements Records Preservation Termination and Final Wages Exhibit 4.1: Wage Payments Due on Termination or Death of Employee 5. Health Care Benefits Audit Questions The Employee Retirement Income Security Act Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 The Americans with Disabilities Act The Family and Medical Leave Act The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act The Mental Health Parity Act The Newborns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act The Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act The Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 Medicare as Secondary Payer Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) Michelle's Law State Group Health Plan Requirements Health Care Reform Exhibit 5.1: ADA Do's and Don'ts for Benefits 6. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Audit Questions Health Care Portability Medical Savings Accounts Medical Information Privacy Security and Transaction Requirements Enforcement and Penalties Exhibit 6.1: Model Certificate of Group Health Plan Coverage Exhibit 6.2: Sample Certificate for Categories of Benefits 7. Medical and Health Care Continuation Coverage/COBRA Audit Questions Definitions Covered Employers Group Health Plans Eligibility for COBRA Coverage Qualifying Events When COBRA Coverage Begins Maximum Length of COBRA Coverage COBRA Premiums Equal Treatment COBRA Notices COBRA Enforcement and Penalties State Continuation of Coverage Rules Temporary COBRA Premium Subsidy Exhibit 7.1: Summary of COBRA Notice Requirements Exhibit 7.2: Sample Notice of Qualifying Event fromEmployer to Plan Administrator Exhibit 7.3: Sample Notice of Qualifying Event from Employee to Employer/Plan Administrator Exhibit 7.4: Sample Notice of Unavailability of COBRA Continuation Coverage Exhibit 7.5: Sample Notice of Termination of COBRA Continuation Coverage 8. Pensions and Other Savings Plans Audit Questions Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) Nonqualified Plans Qualified Plans Defined Benefit Plans Defined Contribution Plans 403(b) Plans Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 Exhibit 8.1: Worksheet for Testing Compliance with Minimum Coverage and Participation Tests Exhibit 8.2: Worksheet for Determining Which Individuals Are Highly Compensated Employees Exhibit 8.3: Sample Top-Heavy Test Exhibit 8.4: Uniform Required Minimum Distribution Table Exhibit 8.5: Salary Deferral Options for Small Employers Exhibit 8.6: IRS Limits on Retirement Plan Benefits and Compensation 9. Life Insurance and Disability and Income Protection Benefits Audit Questions Death Benefits and Life Insurance Disability Benefits Workers' Compensation Unemployment Insurance Compensation Social Security Exhibit 9.1: Rates Used in Calculating the Taxable Value of Group Term Life Insurance in Excess of $50,000 Exhibit 9.2: Calculation of Tax Liability on Group Term Life Insurance in Excess of $50,000 Exhibit 9.3: Calculation of Tax Liability on Group Term Life Insurance in Excess of $50,000 When Level of Coverage Changes During Year Exhibit 9.4: Four Examples of Typical Schedules of Basic Group Term Life Insurance Coverage Exhibit 9.5: Summary of State Temporary Disability Benefit Payment Laws 10. Supplemental Benefits Audit Questions Prescription Drug Benefits Vision and Dental Care Benefits Group Long-Term Care Benefits Educational Assistance Programs Counseling Programs Transportation and Parking Benefits Credit Unions Employee Discounts Employer-Provided Cell Phones Automobile and Homeowner's Insurance Concierge and Personal Business Benefits Other Supplemental Benefits Exhibit 10.1: Dollar Limits for Deductibility of Long-Term Care Premiums Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 11. Time Away from Work Audit Questions Absence of Federal Mandate Payment for Time Not Worked Leaves of Absence Miscellaneous Requests for Time Off Paid Rest Breaks Trends and Practices Time-Off-from-Work Policy for Employees Exhibit 11.1: Sample Leave of Absence Policies 12. Managing the Welfare Benefits Package Audit Questions Health Care Benefit Plans Total Welfare Benefits Program 13. The Americans with Disabilities Act Audit Questions Major Partsof the Law Definitions – Who Is Covered? Preemployment Responsibilities Post-Offer Testing for Drug andAlcohol Use Post-Offer Preemployment Inquiries and Medical Examinations Compliance with the ADA During Employment Reasonable Accommodation The ADA and Employee Benefits EEOC Guidance on Temporary Agencies and Other Staffing Firms What Is Not Required by the ADA Required Recordkeeping and Posting Resources Available Enforcement The Impact of EEOC Charges and Selected Case Findings Conclusion Exhibit 13.1: ADA Accessibility Guidelines Exhibit 13.2: Medical Insurance Plan Do's and Don'ts Appendix 13-A: Implementing Title I of the ADA: Sample Policies and Procedural Issues to Consider Appendix 13-B: ADA Self-Audit Checklist Appendix 13-C: Title I Compliance Do's and Don'ts Appendix 13-D: Enforcement Powers and Penalties Under Title I 14. Family and Medical Leave Audit Questions Evolution of the Law Basic Parameters of the Law Definitions Leave Approval Leave Provisions Return from Leave The Key Employee Exemption Employee Obligations Employer Obligations: The Company's Response Military Family Leave Enforcement Provisions Records and Posting Implementing FMLA Requirements Health Benefits: The Group Health Plan Other Benefits The FMLA's Impact State Family Leave Laws Developing Policies and Procedures Exhibit 14.1: Guidelines for Coordinating FMLA and State Laws and Company Policy Exhibit 14.2: State Family and Medical Leave Laws: Eligibility and Coverage Exhibit 14.3: State Family and Medical Leave Laws: Administration of Leave Exhibit 14.4: State Family and Medical Leave Laws: Required Notice, Denial, and Other Provisions Exhibit 14.5: Sample Family and Medical Leave of Absence Policy for Inclusion in Employee Handbook Exhibit 14.6: Sample Family and Medical Leave of Absence Policy for Inclusion in Procedural Manual Exhibit 14.7: Request for Family and Medical Leave of Absence Form Exhibit 14.8: Combined Leave Policy Form Exhibit 14.9: Insurance Premium Recovery Authorization Form Exhibit 14.10: Leave Certification Requirements 15. Integrating ADA, FMLA, Workers' Compensation, and Related Requirements Audit Questions Interactions Between the ADA, the FMLA, and Workers' Compensation Related Federal and State Laws Resources for Employers 16. The Interview and Selection Process Audit Questions Recruiting and Interviewing Employees Employment Testing Reference Checking Reference Liability Common Selection Errors Hiring Employees with the Legal Right to Work in the United States The On-Boarding Process Other Legal Concerns Trends Exhibit 16.1: Acceptable and Unacceptable Questions to Ask Applicants Exhibit 16.2: Applicant's Authorization to Release Information Exhibit 16.3: Sample Job Offer Letter - Exempt 17.Layoffs and Termination Audit Questions Layoffs Terminations Wrongful Demotion Wrongful Discharge Other Employment Policies Affecting Termination Exhibit 17.1: State Notification Laws for Layoffs and Plant Closings Exhibit 17.2: Statutory Restrictions on Discharging Employees Exhibit 17.3: Employee Handbook Acknowledgment of Receipt Exhibit 17.4: Employee Handbook Disclaimer Statement Exhibit 17.5: Termination Checklist Exhibit 17.6: Sample Exit Interview Questions 18. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Plan Audit Questions Equal Employment Opportunity Mandatory Affirmative Action Exhibit 18.1: Employee Self-Identification Form 19. Work/Life Balance Audit Questions Work/Life Balance Alternative Work Schedules Dependent Care Assistance Plans Adoption Assistance Benefits 20. Privacy in the Workplace Audit Questions Preemployment Practices Privacy Issues During Employment Postemployment Privacy Issues Conclusion Exhibit 20.1: A Sample Policy on Reference Checks on Job Applicants Exhibit 20.2: A Sample Policy on Searches Exhibit 20.3: A Sample Policy on Electronic and Telephonic Communication Monitoring Exhibit 20.4: A Sample Policy on Internet Acceptable Use Exhibit 20.5: A Sample Policy on Medical Records and Serious Health Conditions Exhibit 20.6: AIDS Testing in the Workplace: Statutes and Policies Exhibit 20.7: A Sample Policy on Access to Employee Personnel Files Exhibit 20.8: A Sample Policy on Providing Employment References 21. Sexual and Other Prohibited Harassment Audit Questions Definition of Sexual Harassment The Law and Sexual Harassment How Common Is Sexual Harassment? Sources of Employer Liability Damages and Awards Strategies to Prevent or Eliminate Sexual Harassment The Future of Sexual Harassment Other Forms of Prohibited Workplace Harassment Exhibit 21.1: The Sexual Harassment Quiz Exhibit 21.2: The Evolving Definition of Sexual Harassment Exhibit 21.3: Sample Policy on Sexual Harassment 22. Workplace Health and Safety Audit Questions The Occupational Safety and Health Act The Hazardous Waste Operations Emergency Response Home-Based Work Sites Workplace Violence Prevention Ergonomics Requirements for Government Employers Safety Training Accident Prevention: Best Management Practices Exhibit 22.1: State Hazard Communication Standards 23. Substance Abuse in the Workplace Audit Questions The Impact of Substance Abuse in the Workplace Drug-Free Workplace Legislation Anti-Substance Abuse Programs Exhibit 23.1: Department of Transportation Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy Compliance 2009 Random RateNotice Exhibit 23.2: Information on Anti-Substance Abuse Programs Exhibit 23.3: A Sample Policy on Drug Testing and Substance Abuse Exhibit 23.4: State-by-State Summary of Drug Testing Legislation 24. Recordkeeping Audit Questions Reasons for Recordkeeping Structure of Employee Files Records Management Record Security Record Confidentiality Record Retention Social Security Number Mismatch Federal Recordkeeping Requirements State Recordkeeping Requirements Exhibit 24.1: Sample Employee Data Form Exhibit 24.2: Maintenance of Personnel Files and Records Exhibit 24.3: Summary of Federal Recordkeeping Requirements 25. Human Resources Risk Management Audit Questions The Role of HR in Risk Management Sources of Liability The HR Risk Assessment Impact of Sarbanes-Oxley Act on Human Resources Exhibit 25.1: The Human Resources Risk Assessment Questionnaire Exhibit 25.2: Federal Employment Law Requirements by Company Size Exhibit 25.3: Sarbanes-Oxley Act Assessment Control Environment Questions Exhibit 25.4: Sarbanes-Oxley Act Assessment Human Resources Process Questions Exhibit 25.5: Sarbanes-Oxley Act Assessment Payroll Process Questions 26. Special Human Resources Situation: Merger or Acquisition Audit Questions Introduction to Mergers and Acquisitions The M&A Process Integration Considerations 27. 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