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Your Election Watchlist for Benefits

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

05 Nov 202405 Nov 2024

This election day, you might be heading to the polls or have voted already (I’m looking forward to getting fewer random texts and mailers, that’s for sure!). Regardless of the outcome, the next administration will likely impact many areas, including employee benefits. Here’s […]

Time Off for Voting

Jonas Leyrer, CEBS

23 Oct 202423 Oct 2024

As the U.S. moves through another election year, you’re likely to see a few headlines about how America gets out to vote. One of the ideas that will undoubtedly be discussed again is whether workers should get time off to vote—Some people […]

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Ensuring a Mentally Healthy Workplace During an Election Year

Eli Argueta

03 Oct 202403 Oct 2024

It is no surprise that during an election year, stress, tension and polarizing discourse infiltrate the workplace and affect employees’ mental health and productivity. Despite organizations’ efforts to foster open dialogue and collaboration, employees can still experience elevated levels of stress due […]

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The Election’s Over, So Now What? Impact on Canadian Employers and Plan Sponsors

Alyssa Hodder, GBA

23 Sep 202123 Sep 2021

After a hotly contested snap election, Canadians once again elected a Liberal minority government. Here’s a quick summary of some of the key elements of the Liberals’ platform that may impact employers and plan sponsors going forward: Labour/Employment Pledging to restore the […]

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Rocking the Vote—Leave Considerations for Employers

Anne Patterson

02 Nov 201801 Nov 2018

The excitement of midterm elections is upon us but before that “I voted” sticker can be proudly displayed, it’s a good idea to review and communicate your policy for employees taking time off to vote. Here’s the deal—There’s no federal law that […]

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Possible ACA Repeal? Then What?

Justin Held, CEBS

02 Dec 201609 Jan 2017

The November 8th elections were defined by widespread Republican victories. In addition to winning the White House, the GOP has control over the House of Representatives (238-194) and Senate (51-48). In light of the news, analysts are revisiting President-Elect Trump’s campaign positions […]

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Trump + Employee Benefits: Washington Insiders Tell All

Anne Patterson

01 Dec 2016

What do the election results mean for employer-sponsored benefits? Which campaign promises will come into play and how? These pressing questions and more were answered during the International Foundation webcast Inside the New Administration & Congress: What’s Next? The webcast featured three […]

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How Will the Election Impact Benefits?

Anne Patterson

20 Oct 201620 Oct 2016

The yard signs and bumper stickers are up, your prime time show schedules are getting juggled around to accommodate debate broadcasts, you’re noticing more donkeys or elephants than ever before: It’s election season. But one aspect you might not have considered is […]