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Two-weeks Severance Pay Prevalent

October 4, 2001 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Laid off workers, the casualties of a faltering economy, are likely to receive a minimum of two weeks salary in severance pay, with...
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Women: Pay Me What I'm Worth

October 4, 2001 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - In today's business environment, women are looking for the opportunity to take risks, a seat at the decision-making table and generous compensation for...
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Popcorn Workers File Workers Comp Claim

October 4, 2001 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Sixteen current and former employees at an Illinois microwave popcorn plant have filed a workers' compensation claim against their employer Gilster-Mary Lee Corp.
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Nissan Workers to Vote on Union

October 3, 2001(PLANSPONSOR.com) - Today about 4,100 workers at Nissan Motor Co.'s Smyrna, Tennessee auto plant will decide whether to let the United Auto Workers (UAW) represent them.
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Performance Tops Pension Focus for 2001

October 3, 2001(PLANSPONSOR.com) - The uncertain economic landscape has made investment performance the number one pension issue, according to this year's Morneau Sobeco Compensation Trends and Projections survey.
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Domestic Partner Benefits Boom

October 3, 2001 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The number of employers offering health-care benefits to their employees' unmarried domestic partners increased by 20% in the last year and 50% in...
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Shortage of IT Professionals Increases

October 3, 2001 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Despite the downturn in the economy, and the highest unemployment rate in almost four years, the average number of open IT service and...
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New Study Highlights Best Employers in Asia

October 2, 2001 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The best employers in Asia have engaged and committed employees; contribute to the region's competitiveness and growth; and create a culture that meets...
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Minnesota State Workers Strike

October 2, 2001 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Minnesota's two largest public employee unions went on strike yesterday in a dispute over wages and health benefits.
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EEOC Sues Ford over Response to Racism

October 2, 2001 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing Ford Motor Co. over its failure to discipline a white employee who made a threatening comment...
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HMO Enrollment Reverses Fall

October 2, 2001 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Enrollment in U.S. health maintenance organizations (HMOs) increased 0.3% over the past six months, turning around from the 0.9% decrease experienced between July...
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Steelworkers Approve Wheeling-Pitt Deal

October 1, 2001 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The United Steelworkers of America (USWA) have approved a modified labor agreement with Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel that will maintain health benefits for current and...