Which companies provide additional, non dividend, benefits or incentives for stockholders? [more inside]
posted by borkencode on Nov 10, 2009 - 5 answers

Are there hidden benefits to SAP? [more inside]
posted by GraceCathedral on Nov 2, 2009 - 10 answers

Unemployment benefits in RI [more inside]
posted by coolnik on Oct 27, 2009 - 3 answers

Will a class-action settlement affect Medi-Care/Medicaid benefits? [more inside]
posted by sonicbloom on Sep 15, 2009 - 2 answers

Was i fired? [more inside]
posted by violetk on Aug 27, 2009 - 27 answers

Help an aspie initiate making out with girls in college. [more inside]
posted by LSK on Aug 24, 2009 - 20 answers

This weekend I might (finally) give up my business and close it down ... been losing money all year, cash gone, prospects not looking good, etc etc. I'll lay off the 5 employees. And they will all be able to claim unemployment benefits on Tuesday (we're in NJ, USA). But what about me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 15, 2009 - 5 answers

going from salary to hourly without benefits... do I have a choice? should i ask for a higher wage?my firm is really slow, so my employers are changing me from salary to hourly... basically, as work comes in, i will get paid for the hours i bill. they are also eliminating my benefits package (heath/dental/vision/401k). i am not sure what my workload will be like, but i was typically working 40 hours/week and might be working less than 20. (i plan to compensate with unemployment if i have to.) [more inside]
posted by dityfleur on Jul 13, 2009 - 9 answers

What are my options for an six week absence from work for surgery with my employer? Is Aflac what I'm looking for? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 22, 2009 - 8 answers

Which colleges or universities still offer free tuition to children of employees who get accepted to the school? [more inside]
posted by mds35 on May 14, 2009 - 51 answers

Taking a (big) pay cut for great benefits, job security, and potential long-term gain: worth it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 4, 2009 - 33 answers

What is the statute of limitations on contesting one's unemployment benefits? Is there one? [more inside]
posted by BostonTerrier on Mar 28, 2009 - 1 answer

How will the COBRA subsidy in the stimulus package work? [more inside]
posted by lunasol on Feb 18, 2009 - 5 answers

How much leeway do I have in negotiating the pay rate of an assignment from an employer that pays into my unemployment benefits (under Oregon laws)? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on Jan 27, 2009 - 5 answers

Choosing benefits (medical/dental/vision) for a new contract position, any good resources/guides to read? [more inside]
posted by wongcorgi on Jan 15, 2009 - 1 answer

Should I ignore my Ex - Friend with Benefits Birthday tomorrow? And how speak to him after that after that? [more inside]
posted by zulonline on Dec 6, 2008 - 12 answers

UnemploymentFilter: How do alternate income streams factor into unemployment and how many months do I have left? [more inside]
posted by Elminster24 on Nov 26, 2008 - 10 answers

How much should I put in my medical Flexible Spending Account for next year? [more inside]
posted by grouse on Nov 24, 2008 - 6 answers

Where can I get a transcript of today's House Oversight Committee hearings? [more inside]
posted by de void on Oct 23, 2008 - 6 answers

Is it legal for my employer to ask for last year's tax return in order to verify my dependents for benefit purposes? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 8, 2008 - 14 answers

How do I keep from hurting a person I've hurt before? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 6, 2008 - 11 answers

Casual relationships in high school? [more inside]
posted by LSK on Aug 26, 2008 - 39 answers

I've been recruited by a large firm in the US, who are going to relocate me to their offices in Washington. How do I deal with your weird health-care system? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 21, 2008 - 33 answers

Social stratification is braking my heart . Can any of you out there, help me translate this situation and maybe give me some guidance as to how to go forward? [more inside]
posted by zulonline on Aug 16, 2008 - 14 answers

Inspired by this thread, how do I go about finding an employer that allows its employees to bring their dogs to work? For those of you fortunate enough to be in this type of situation, how did you find your job? I am a patent prosecution paralegal and open to the idea of relocating.
posted by invisible ink on Jun 4, 2008 - 11 answers

What are some examples of non-traditional employee benefits? [more inside]
posted by Xazeru on May 30, 2008 - 69 answers

To what extent could sleeping with my ex-girlfriend, who is now very firmly just a friend, jeopardize the acceptability/reasonability of said relationship to any future potential girlfriends? [more inside]
posted by Annon E Moose on Mar 31, 2008 - 52 answers

What practical uses, besides roadside service, have you used your AAA membership for? [more inside]
posted by kidsleepy on Feb 28, 2008 - 43 answers

When Health Insurance is the most important factor in a job search, how so you look for a new job? [more inside]
posted by ElmerFishpaw on Feb 7, 2008 - 15 answers

My new company doesn't provide health insurance but a $2500 stipend is "built into" my hourly rate to cover the cost. I've got a plan that costs $175/month but how much does it suck for me that the stipend money is being taxed? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 31, 2008 - 9 answers

I've never had to orchestrate a business proposal before, any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by myodometer on Jan 21, 2008 - 4 answers

Can a workplace (in PA) offer selective 401k benefits? [more inside]
posted by rinosaur on Jan 9, 2008 - 5 answers

What is the best way to deal with informing my employer of my pregnancy? The benefits situation is questionable at this point. Details below. [more inside]
posted by tk on Jan 4, 2008 - 7 answers

I heard coca-cola is a good fat solvent. Are there any benefits to drinking coke when eating greasy food? [more inside]
posted by gttommy on Dec 17, 2007 - 17 answers

Someone I know was fired on Saturday, 9/29, from his hourly job. He was eligible to start receiving benefits (after the six month waiting period) on 10/1. We live in a at-will state and I know you can be fired or quit for most any reason. I'm not wondering about the reason he was fired--I am wondering about the timing of it. It seems to me that the company conveniently got rid of him right before he became benefit-eligible as a cost-saving measure, and I am curious if this is in any way unlawful? We are in Georgia.
posted by FergieBelle on Oct 1, 2007 - 22 answers

They're changing the pension benefits. Can anything be done? [more inside]
posted by Marky on Aug 24, 2007 - 9 answers

How can I determine or calculate the average amount a company pays for healthcare/benefits for a single full-time employee? [more inside]
posted by Asherah on Aug 15, 2007 - 9 answers

My boss/employer has been dodging me for a month in regards to my benefits & raise. How can I get him to do his job before I quit while walking out the door? I have been working full time for 3 months and I have not been offered ANY benefits even though I requested a meeting with him four times. Is there anything legal I can use to my advantage? [more inside]
posted by cheero on Jul 6, 2007 - 17 answers

How can I help my fellow employees get the most out of their benefits program via efficient, lively, multi-platform communications? [more inside]
posted by thinkpiece on Jun 3, 2007 - 7 answers

Which credit cards have the best rewards? [more inside]
posted by kidsleepy on Apr 22, 2007 - 19 answers

I'm seeking examples of for-profit companies offering a program to allow employees to donate unused sick leave days to other employees who have none. [more inside]
posted by bac on Jan 23, 2007 - 9 answers

My Flexible Spending Account (FSA) has about $250 left on it to be used by the end of December - it's use it or lose it, so I'm looking for ideas on the most useful things I can spend this money on within the next 3 weeks. I am potentially interested in stocking a basic medicine cabinet items that would be useful for a baby/ small child. [more inside]
posted by netsirk on Dec 12, 2006 - 25 answers

After only a week or so of job search, I've been offered a software development position at a little startup that does almost exactly what I want to do. Seriously, I cannot imagine a more ideal group to work for. I'm supposed to contact them next week to discuss terms and salary. However, during the interview, some of the statements seemed to imply that they didn't have the budget to satisfy my requested salary. I really want to work for these folks, but don't want to sell myself short. Can you think of creative suggestions I might make during negotiations to make up the difference? [more inside]
posted by Netzapper on Oct 27, 2006 - 19 answers

What's the best way for me to structure going from being a full-time, on site employee to a half-time, offsite one? [more inside]
posted by fuzzbean on Apr 12, 2006 - 3 answers

Is there a rule of thumb about freelance rates vs. staff salaries? [more inside]
posted by catesbie on Apr 11, 2006 - 22 answers

How do I get over a really wicked crush? [more inside]
posted by heavenstobetsy on Mar 23, 2006 - 27 answers

HR/Benefits Filter When I leave a company before the end of the year, is my Flexible Spending Account (FSA) fully funded even though I personally haven't contributed the full amount? [more inside]
posted by ShooBoo on Mar 7, 2006 - 7 answers

My current employer is being acquired by Verizon. I am what would typically be considered a "management" employee (non union). My current employer does not provide opposite sex domestic partner health benefits and there has yet to be any formal contact with Verizon's HR department to obtain the answer from there. Before extending my girlfriends current private health insurance coverage I'm interested to know if anyone has any experience with Verizon's current healthcare benefits and if the benefits package extends to domestic partners, opposite sex primarilly, but also same sex as a matter of curiosity.
posted by iamabot on Jan 3, 2006 - 6 answers

I think most of us have heard that 1-2 glasses of red wine a day is healthy for you. Is there any reason that one bottle, once a week would have a negative affect? [more inside]
posted by dflemingdotorg on Dec 4, 2005 - 17 answers

Has the Bush administration been cutting or curtailing benefits to active duty soldiers and veterans, and if so, can you point me to non-opinion sources that would back up such an assertion? [more inside]
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken on Nov 18, 2005 - 6 answers