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    <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:56:32 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Florida Man faces 30-Year Prison Term on the heals of Workers’ Compensation Fraud</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Orlando resident Keith Jackson has been charged with workers’ compensation fraud and grand theft after claims that he falsely collected upward of $115,000 in benefits, according to the Division of Insurance Fraud within the Florida Department of Financial Services. 

The investigation revealed that Jackson incorrectly reported that his injuries were sustained while he was employed as an Orange County Corrections Officer. If convicted, Jackson could receive up to a thirty-year prison sentence. 

The state office that completed the investigation states that Jackson had claimed to have sustained back and foot injuries while participating in defense tactics training while working for the corrections department in Orange County. 

The investigation concluded that Jackson had omitted information and material regarding his medical conditions. 

As a business owner, you already know about the expenses involved in maintaining workers' compensation coverage for your company. Being prepared for an incident ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Florida’s Department of Workers’ Compensation Notifies of Potential Rule Development</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Division of Workers’ Compensation within the Florida Department of Financial Services has recently released a Notice of Proposed Rule Development in regard to Florida Workers’ Compensation Medical Services. The rule specifically applies to billing, filing and reporting. The function of the proposed rule workshop is to change the current rule as to not require insurers to issue and Explanation of Bill Review (EOBR) when they provide any reimbursement to pharmacies that are licensed under Florida Statute. If the insurer or their representative has a contract with a pharmacy prior to the administering of the service that determines the reimbursement and defines the specific amount to be reimbursed, the insurer would be not have to issue an EOBR to that specific pharmacy or provider. The initial text of the possible changes are as follows: 

69L-7.602 Florida Workers' Compensation Medical Services Billing, Filing and Reporting Rule.
(1) through (4) No Change.
(5) Insurer Responsibilities. ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Budgeting Without a Regular Paycheck</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Budgeting for monthly as well as unforeseen expenses can be challenging.  It can be especially difficult for individuals who do not have a regular paycheck, such as contract employees and the self-employed.  In these cases, budgeting is even more important than for those who have a regular, consistent source of income.  There are three main steps to take when budgeting on an inconsistent income: Understanding monthly costs, setting a monthly income goal and arranging for separate bank accounts.
The first step, establishing your monthly expenses and following the 50/20/30 rule can provide structure.  This guideline suggests that 50% of your expenses go toward essentials, 30% to what you want but are not necessities and 20% towards savings or paying down debt.  The essentials or 50% bracket includes items such as rent or mortgage, groceries, utilities, transportation and medical expenses.  Some items are consistent month over month, such as rent, while others such as groceries could be reduced depending upon y ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Observance of 4th of July</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[All banks, U.S. Post Offices, and MBA will be closed Thursday, July 4, 2013, in observance of Independence Day. 
As a result, our processing schedule will be as follows: July 3, 2013 - Payrolls reported on this day will be available for delivery on July 5, 2013; July 4, 2013 - No payrolls will be processed or delivered on this date.

If you normally report payroll on Thursday, July 4, please reschedule your appointment when you report your next payroll.  Please remember to reschedule for July 3 or July 5.

Direct Deposit
If you use our Direct Deposit service, you may need to change your payroll appointment if any of the following apply and you normally would report your payroll on:
 


    July 2, with a July 4 check date
    



    July 3, with a July 5 check date
     July 4, with a July 6 check date



Reminder:   The earliest day funds can be available to your employees is the second business day after your payroll appointment due to the fe ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Florida OKs Limit on Physician-Dispensed Medication for Workers’ Compensation </title>
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      <description><![CDATA[In the wake of years of fighting to lower the cost of physician-dispensed drugs, Florida workers’ compensation insurers have reached an agreement with physicians and drug companies that is projected to lower drug costs by upward of $20 million. 

Lawmakers passed the compromise (SB662) that will place a cap on what physicians can charge for prescription drugs they dispense to workers who are injured. 

With the new agreement in place, the reimbursement rate will be topped at 112.5 percent of the average wholesale price of the medication. There’s also an additional $8 dispensing fee. Insurers will have the opportunity to contract with physicians to lower fees. 

Reimbursements paid to pharmacies will remain at the drug’s average wholesale price plus an additional dispensing fee of $4.18. 

Based on the projected 2012 premiums waged by self insurers and workers’ compensation insurers, the legislation is anticipated to lower total insurance costs by 0.7 percent or $20 million ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>CEOs Earned More in 2012</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[According to a survey by Towers Watson & Co., CEOs earned more money in 2012 but the increase was much less dramatic than years previous.  The survey released in April was based on 270 of Standard & Poor’s Composite 1500 companies that filed proxies.  Of these surveyed, CEO total pay increased only 1.2 percent which was a decrease from the nearly 7 percent median increase received in 2011.  For this survey, total pay included base salary, cash bonuses, long-term stock options and restricted stock performance shares.
When reviewing salaries separately, the decline was 2.8 percent in 2012 vs. 3 percent in 2011.  However, annual bonuses declined much more sharply with a 16 percent median decrease over the year prior.  This data suggests that many companies are basing bonus pay on financial performance of the company as opposed to share price only.
Despite the modest overall increase in CEO pay, the fact remains that CEOs compensation continues to increase and increase greatly over the average emp ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2013 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Data Shows Employees Like to Auto-Enroll for Retirement Plans</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[As employees start to pitch in for their later years in life, retirement plan contributions start to lag. Experts say the current 3 percent isn’t enough—and that number should be between 10-12 percent instead. A new survey shows more companies are automatically registering their employees for company 401(k) plans, but the average amount that is used to start employee accounts at remains at 3 percent of employee pay. 
The recent survey, “Trends in 401(k) Plans and Retirement Rewards,” found that 56 percent of the respondents enroll automatically into a 401(k) plan. That number is up 12 percentage points from 2009 when the survey was last completed. The survey, which was completed by 476 people, was done by the American Benefits Institute (the research division of the Washington-based American Benefits Council) and Scottsdale, Arizona-based WorldatWork. 
"We know automatic enrollment is a very significant tool," says Lynn Dudley, American Benefits Council senior vice president. "W ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S. Employers Report Less Difficulty in Hiring </title>
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      <description><![CDATA[According to the Talent Shortage Survey conducted by ManpowerGroup, the number of employers having difficulty finding the right talent for open positions in the U.S. has decreased.  The survey indicates 39 percent of employers nationally still had difficulty hiring for open positions vs. 49 percent reported in 2012.  While the overall percentage has decreased, employers still report difficulty finding skilled trade, with carpenters or chefs remaining the most difficult positions to fill for the fourth year running.  In addition to skilled trade workers, respondents also indicated sales, information technology and drivers also ranked high on the list of difficulty.
According to the survey, here is the list of Top 10 Most Difficult Jobs to Fill:

    Skilled Trades
    Sales Representatives
    Drivers
    IT Staff
    Accounting & Finance Staff
    Engineers
    Technicians
    Management/Executives
    Mechanics
    Teachers


These jobs listed above remain consistent year after year as the ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2013 22:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Employee Retirement Planning at Record Low</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[According to the 23rd annual Retirement Confidence Survey, nearly one third of all respondents say they are not at all confident about being able to afford a comfortable retirement. This is the lowest amount of confidence that respondents have ever had to the question. Also, 22 percent of respondents say they expect to work longer than they had originally planned. 
"This is a lesson for workers today," says Mathew Greenwald, co-author of the study conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute and Mathew Greenwald & Associates Inc. "Do not put off saving."

Out of the 251 retirees and 1,254 workers (age 25 or older) who took part in the survey, 57 percent say they have less than $25,000 in investments and household savings. However, survey results show 82 percent of eligible workers take part in a plan.  

A new question in the survey this year shows plan sponsors could actually play a major role in helping workers save. Of the employees who were not offered a 401(k) plan, 44 percent repor ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2013 01:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Budgeting For Flexible Spending Accounts</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[It is estimated that approximately 30 million individuals in the U.S. are currently enrolled in Flexible Spending Accounts.  Flexible Spending Accounts, or FSA’s, allow employees to set aside money, not subject to payroll taxes, which can be used for qualifying medical expenses.  For 2013, $2500 is the cap for FSA’s.  By setting aside this money, employees who fall under the 40% tax bracket will realize $1000 in savings.
Despite the advantages, a survey conducted by Mercer revealed that less than 40 percent of employees offered an FSA option participated.  Those that participated set aside less than the allowable amount, with $1420 being the average reported in this survey.  One fear employees have is not using the set aside funds before expiration of the plan year.  If the funds are not utilized, the remaining money will be lost.  The Employers Council for Flexible Compensation estimates that on average employees leave $500 or more of unused funds in their FSA accounts annually.  This has been a ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2013 22:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Telecommuting Might Affect Upward Mobility in Career, Survey Says</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[In the wake of Yahoo Inc. CEO Marissa Meyer’s decision to discontinue telecommuting options for her employees, the conversation about the affects of working from home moves forward. 

Most executives agree that allowing employees to telecommute improves productivity and gives working parents the opportunity to continue their careers. This information comes from a recent survey published by Korn/Ferry International on April 12. They are a global provider of talent management solutions. 

Although most responses indicated that the opportunity to telecommute has a positive effect for employees, 60 percent of respondents believe that working from home can hinder positive career mobility. This information is according to the April 12 survey.

Almost 80 percent of those who took the survey noted that their employer allows employees to telecommute. Roughly 58 percent say they telecommute. The survey indicated that an overwhelming 94 percent of respondents believe that telecommuting is an imperative  ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2013 00:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Paperless Payroll Systems Save More Than Just Money</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Have you ever considered going paperless for your company’s payroll needs?  Some interesting statistics may just help in your decision.  According to one online based payroll system, Payroll On A Budget, going paperless can save even small offices money and more.
For a 10 person office, the following savings are estimated:

    58 pounds of paper (12 reams)
    2000 gallons of water (to produce, process and dispose of paper)
    1.3 metric tons of greenhouse gases
    $500 in paper, toner, postage and other supplies
    Estimated 2600 miles for employees to drive and deposit checks at bank

Despite all the talk recently of companies “going green”, the U.S. Department of Labor and the EPA estimate that paper use in businesses has increased more than 6 times over the last 50 years.  The EPA estimates that recycling one ton of paper can save 7000 gallons of water, 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space and decrease greenhouse gas emissions by one metric ton.
Reducing paper use is just one  ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2013 22:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Total Rewards: A Recruitment, Retention Strategy</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[With the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, employers with 50 employees or more will be required to provide medical insurance to employees that meet value and affordability requirements set by the federal government.  Medical benefits have always been a key employee benefit in recruiting top talent and retaining key personnel.  Small businesses that do not offer medical coverage can still be competitive in attracting candidates and retaining their current work force by evaluating and offering compensation as a total rewards package.
Total rewards, described by WorldatWork, as “all of the tools available to the employer that may be used to attract, motivate and retain employees. Total rewards include everything the employee perceives to be of value resulting from the employment relationship”.  These total rewards can include compensation, benefits, retirement plans, wellness programs, paid time off and career development.  Additionally, surveying employees and making improvements toward a ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2013 22:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Study Finds Health Care Affordability Confusing All Around</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[According to a recent survey that was published by Automatic Data Processing Inc. (ADP), participation in employer-offered health benefits plans is contingent on an employee’s wages. Data from the survey shows single-coverage-eligible workers who make about $45,000 a year (which was about 400 percent of the Federal Poverty Level), were found to take part in health coverage plans 81 percent of the time. However, as incomes drop from that $45,000 mark, so do participation rates. In addition, the study also shows that for people who make between $15,000 and $20,000 a year, only 37 percent of those workers who are eligible decide to take part in employer-offered plans. 

The federal government has determined that the affordability threshold for health care coverage is 9.5 percent. According to the study, in order to get coverage, about 8.6 percent of single full-time employees pay 9.5 percent or more of their total income. Out of this group, when it comes to buying health coverage, only one percent w ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2013 00:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Higher Payroll Tax Decreases Sales</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Beverage retailers in a recent survey revealed nonalcoholic beverage sales dropped nearly 3% in the first quarter of 2013.  Along with colder weather and higher gas prices, an increase in higher payroll taxes is identified as a reason for the decrease.  The increase in payroll taxes, which funds the Social Security fund as well as other things, increased more than 6% which averages to be $700 in taxes for most employees. With less disposable income, or money available after taxes and paying all necessary expenses, consumers are forgoing unnecessary purchases.  Discretionary beverage purchases at convenience stores were no exception.
In response to the slower sales, beverage companies and retailers are starting to feel downward pressure to increase prices to compensate for the lost sales.  It is estimated that manufacturers increased first quarter 2013 prices nearly two percent.  Additionally, an increase in promotions was used as a marketing tactic to help diminish the impact of slower sales.
Other survey f ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2013 22:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Four Places to Critique Your Employer Brand</title>
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      <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mbahro/~3/lP2N-Xn4ASM/Four-Places-to-Critique-Your-Employer-Brand.aspx</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The outlets that companies can rely upon for employer-brand campaigns are vast. Their options include attending conferences, hiring consulting firms to complete audits and create potential plans and reading blogs for more ideas. They can also utilize Web-based data analysis tools to look at the results of their branding efforts.

Here’s a list of a few of the available employer-brand analysis outlets: 

CareerBuilder: Corporate customers of the job website can utilize the new Recruitment Performance Portal dashboard option to look at how effective their job listings are compared with their competitors looking to fill similar jobs in the same location. The dashboard option comes at no cost to companies posting jobs in the U.S. 

Glassdoor: This workplace-review website allows job seekers to search upward of 14 million job listings and salary information at more than 250,000 companies. Employees also have the opportunity to anonymously rate their place of employment. Employers use the site to get a  ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2013 00:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Many Americans Have Not Noticed Payroll Tax Increase </title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Despite what many retailers are reporting, the payroll tax increase that occurred in January of this year has not impacted some Americans.  According to a recent survey conducted by Bankrate, more than half of all Americans surveyed were not aware or did not notice the tax increase that occurred at the beginning of the year.  Additionally, another seven percent did not feel it impacted their finances at all.
Not everyone shares this sentiment.  More than 30% of survey respondents site the tax increase as a reason they have reduced their spending in recent months and another 3% said they put less into their retirement accounts because of the increase.  Additionally, many retailers feel the impact of the increase as well.  Corporations such as Wal-Mart and Darden Restaurants are specifically calling out the payroll tax increase as a leading factor in the decline in retail sales this year.
The following illustrates the tax impact by salary range:

    $25,000 annual salary = $500/yr
    $50,000 annual salar ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2013 22:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Lower paid workers have their own perspective</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[According to a recent report released by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research organization, lower paid workers are experiencing a high anxiety level in their perceived dead-end jobs.
Lower wage workers were defined as those making $35,000 or less on a yearly basis. The press release about the research notes that many of the workers in this range say they are in a worse financial situation than they were before the 2007-2009 recession.
The research goes on to state that workers making less than $35,000 see little light in their future career prospects, finances and job security.
The report highlighted the disparity between the employer and employee outlooks. 72% of the employers at larger companies indicated they felt workers had a “great deal” or “some” opportunities for advancing up through the company. The number fell to 58% in smaller companies.  Conversely, employees felt they had “a little” or “no opportunity” for advancement in 6 ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 17:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Survey Shows Wellness Programs May help Decrease Health Costs</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[According to a new report by the MetLife Mature Market Institute, companies should consider strengthening their health and wellness programs to try to help reduce health care costs. The report shows 26.2 percent of all U.S. adults are sedentary. MetLife defines this as “not doing any physical activity outside of work for 30 days.” In addition, about the same percentage of people reported being obese. In addition, nearly 31 percent have high blood pressure and 9 percent have diabetes. 
According to the report, obesity heightens expenditures by $1,723 per year per capita. Data also shows between the years 1999 and 2005, the average employer cost for health insurance rose from $1.60 to $2.59 per hour per employee. 
The study also includes information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the University of Michigan’s Health Management Research Center that shows it’s more cost effective for companies to offer preventive-care services such as exams, screenings, behav ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 00:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Two Arrested for Fraudulent Transactions in ‘Operation Dirty Money’ Scheme</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Two Miami-Dade residents were arrested for contributions in the ‘Operation Dirty Money Scheme,’ including $35 million in fraudulent transactions. 

John Diaz, 45, of Pinecrest Fla. Was arrested on suspicion of money laundering and organized scheme to defraud, both first-degree felonies. He was also arrested for money service business violations, a second-degree felony and two counts of workers’ compensation fraud. Mercedes Avila-Dias, 44, of Pinecrest was arrested on suspicion of two counts of workers compensation fraud. 


A total of $35 million in fraudulent transactions occurred at Diaz Supermarkets according to a Workers’ Compensation Fraud Task Force investigation. The supermarkets are a licensed money service business that Dias has owned and operated since 2006. $640,000 was seized in forfeiture as well as three vehicles after the Miami-Dade county issued search warrants at the supermarket locations and offices. 

According to the investigation, Diaz and Avila-Dias al ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 00:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Higher Payroll Taxes and Gasoline Prices Impact March Spending</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Consumer spending fell 0.04% in March, the second such decline in three months as the payroll tax increase and higher gas prices shook consumer confidence.  Analysts had expected no change in consumer spending in March but it appears the 6% payroll tax hike has in part impacted retail sales.  Higher gasoline prices also meant lower overall gas sales which dropped 2.2%.  Gas prices seem to have had an impact on auto sales as well, which fell 0.06%. 
Increases in payroll taxes and higher gasoline prices do not appear to be the only reasons for the decline in retail sales.  The federal government also tightened monetary policies and began cutting overall spending to help reduce the national budget deficit.  All things combined, it appears there has been a slight loss of momentum for the nation’s economy.
A consumer confidence index released by Thomas Reuters and The University of Michigan show a drop from 78.6 to 72.3 in April.  Despite the somewhat gloomy picture, economists remain optimistic about ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 22:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fraud in Florida: Understanding the problem </title>
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      <description><![CDATA[After a 10:0 vote, the state senate voted to do away with the state’s no-fault personal injury protection (PIP) program. The chairman of the committee stated more efforts during this session might depend on what happens in the courts. Although the future of PIP in Florida is unknown, it is worth looking into whether this system could solve problems Floridians are facing. 

The program was originally created in an effort to fight auto insurance fraud. The basic theory was that someone who was injured would get coverage for medical expenses from their own carrier instead of from an at-fault party. The system seemed like a good idea to lower the incidence of fraud and reduce litigation expenses. Several states implemented the system. 

The PIP program became an advantage to those who commit fraud to exploit the system. Although steps were taken to remedy Florida’s no-fault law, cases of fraud became more common. Trial lawyers complicated matters; some even found a niche industry with “ ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 22:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Companies Should Look Closely At Employee Assistance Programs</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[With upcoming major healthcare reform and recent devastating events that impact the workplace such as the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut and the widespread devastation of Superstorm Sandy, workplace experts say this is a good time for you to take a closer look at employee assistance programs (EAP’s).

There are many situations that cause employees to need the services that EAP’s offer…and many times companies now not only have to meet the everyday business or workplace issues, but also have some level of responsibility for giving support to workers during critical and maybe even overwhelming times. Workplace experts say companies should know EAP’s can be an invaluable resource during a time of need.

EAP’s now seem to be an accepted (and sometime required) benefit that workers have learned to expect. In addition, a 2008 National Study of Employers (which is the most recent data following 10 years of trends that are related to U.S. workplace policies and benefits), found tha ...]]></description>
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      <title>Part-Time Workers and PPACA</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A new study shows how the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) could impact health care benefit participation rates of part-time workers next year. Beginning in 2014, the PPACA mandates affordable health care coverage for people who work more than 30 hours a week. According to the 2012 Study of Large Employer Health Benefits from the ADP Research Institute, part-time workers at large companies in the United States that are eligible for health care benefits elect coverage at a significantly lower rate than full-time workers.

Data shows that 77 percent of eligible full-time workers choose health coverage, only 15 percent of part-time employees who are eligible for coverage actually do so. As a result, people who are employed part-time represent less than 5 percent of the total population that is taking part in their employer’s health coverage.

According to the study, the average worker contributed about $7,225 each year in health premiums for each worker enrolled in the employer’ ...]]></description>
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      <title>Disputes Increase for Florida Workers’ Comp Medical Reimbursement</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[According to the Florida Department of Financial Services Division of Workers’ Compensation, in its most recent fiscal year, Florida saw nearly a four-fold increase in medical reimbursement disputes for workers’ compensation cases. Data shows this number is largely driven by reimbursement petitions for physician dispensed prescription medications.

Issued by a three-member panel of the state workers’ comp division, his information was recently shared in a biennial report on the state of Florida’s workers’ comp system. The Florida workers’ comp division includes an Office of Medical Services that addresses and resolves medical reimbursement disputes among health practitioners and insurers.

According to the division’s report, back in fiscal year 2011-12, there were 15,000 medical reimbursement petitions that were submitted by health care providers to the state workers’ comp division. That number is compared with 3,777 petitions that were filed in the fiscal y ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 23:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Florida House approves bill preventing higher workers-comp prescription prices for physicians </title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A subcommittee of the state House approved a plan that would lower the costs of prescriptions given out by doctors to workers-compensation insurance patients.

Some of the Capitols most prominent corporations and groups are petitioning in favor of the bill, citing that doctors dispensing “repackaged” drugs has a higher insurance cost. The bill focuses on physicians dispensing drugs in their offices as opposed to writing prescriptions to be filled at pharmacies. Matt Hudson, a republican from Naples who is a sponsor of the bill said he is aiming to limit the cost of the drugs in question and not prevent doctors from dispensing in their offices. 

The bill has received opposition from both the Florida Medical Association and the Automated HealthCare Solutions. Those who support physicians dispensing drugs have argued that it can help ensure patients receive and take their medications. This is specifically applicable for patients with mobility issues. 

An organization that has a role in determ ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 00:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Health Care Provider Certification rule Adopted</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers' Compensation has adopted the Health Care Provider Certification rule. The rule is “Rule Chapter 69L-29, Florida Administrative Code” and it has an effective date of Wednesday, February 6, 2013.

The revised rule changes the process in which health care providers meet the minimum criteria for certification (as pursuant to section 440.13(3)(a) in the Florida Statutes). The rule also introduces the "Florida Workers' Compensation Health Care Provider Certification Tutorial.” This service is a no-cost, online resource that implements an electronic certification process for health care providers that is expected to improve the efficiencies in the certification process.

The tutorial ensures participation only by statutorily defined providers and offers a learning tool that allows providers to move forward at their own pace. It also allows them to create and maintain their provider profile. The tutorial consists of an overview o ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Aggressive Pursuit of Pay Equity Enforcement</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Despite laws requiring fair pay for equal work, gender bias remains a problem in the workplace.  The Equal Pay Act of 1963 states that employers may not discriminate based on gender when it comes to wages.  Additionally, the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, passed four years ago, also enforces equal pay for men and women and states that a case may be filed by an employee 180 days after any discriminatory paycheck is received.
While another bill, the Paycheck Fairness Act is currently before Congress, Alison B. Marshall of Jones Day encourages employers to be mindful of pay equity.  Even if the Paycheck Fairness Act does not pass, officials from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Office of the Federal Contract Compliance Programs are moving forward more aggressively in their investigations of pay disparity.
A task force implemented by President Obama’s administration is currently auditing employers in New York, Chicago and Phoenix to determine companies’ compensation practices ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 22:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Employers beginning to put more trust in health plans</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Most employers are beginning to create plans to operate within the Affordable Care Act. Additionally, many employers are more confident in employer-sponsored health care plans. This information was recently reported in the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans’ survey for 2013. 

According to the survey, only 10 percent of companies find themselves “waiting to see” regarding in regulations that are coming with health care reform. The survey reported that 69 percent of employers plan to offer employer-sponsored health care when the ACA changes take effect in 2014. This number is up from 46 percent in 2012. 

Many employers are still preparing to make changes in the wake of the new legislation. 18 percent reported that they have increased the premiums waged upon plan participants. Another 25 percent plan to make the same change over the next year. Of those who reported that they would be making changes, 25 percent are increasing the emphasis on health savings accounts and ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 21:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Should Employers Pay Accrued Vacation Time to Terminated Employees?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Many employers struggle with this question and it is an important topic to consider when developing or revising your company’s employee handbook.  If you do not have guidelines outlining accrued vacation, the state you operate business in may decide it for you.
Some states have laws on the books regarding employee compensation, including payment requirements for accrued vacation.  For instance, in Ohio if an employer does not have any policies in place, they are obligated to pay all remaining vacation time regardless if an employee is terminated, resigns or position eliminated due to downsizing.  
As a way to control costs and not reward bad behavior, some companies have chosen to differentiate accrued pay policies for employees who are terminated vs. those that resign or are laid off.   One policy example states that accrued vacation will be paid to non-terminated employees who provide notice (typically 2 weeks), participates in an exit interview and returns all equipment and materials belonging to t ...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 22:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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