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Germany and Portugal asked to comply with EU laws

Germany and Portugal have been formally asked by the European Commission to amend their employment laws prohibiting gender discrimination to fully comply with European Union laws. The states have two months to respond. (Select News, 30 Oct 2009) More

US TARP pay limits apply to new principal officers

A US Treasury Department interpretation of the TARP rules applies pay restrictions to principal executive officers and principal financial officers hired during a year by TARP companies. (GRIST, 30 Oct 2009, 1 page) More | Article

HRadio: Global study highlights health plan issues

Recent economic turmoil presents a unique opportunity for transforming health benefits. Mercer’s Christine Owen and Bernd Jan Sikken of the World Economic Forum talk with HRadio about issues workforce demographics pose for employer plans. (Podcast, 30 Oct 2009) More

HRadio: The new look of success (Spanish)

Javier Tabakman, head of Mercer's human capital practice for Latin America South, explains how the economic downturn has changed the concept of success and what that change means for talent management in the region. (Podcast, 29 Oct 2009) More

US House leaders unveil health reform bill

US House Democrats unveiled their comprehensive health reform bill while Senate leaders continue to work behind the scenes to come up with a bill that can garner enough support to move forward. (Select News, 29 Oct 2009) More

Taiwan fast tracks electronic medical records

Taiwan has fast-tracked plans to share patients' medical records between hospitals via an electronic database. Financial incentives will be offered to encourage computerization of medical records and full implementation is desired within five years. (Select News, 29 Oct 2009) More

2008/09 KiwiSaver annual evaluation report

The 2008/09 annual evaluation of New Zealand’s KiwiSaver programme has been released. Membership has now reached almost 1.2 million people, and young people have noticeably begun to participate. In 2010, employers’ costs will be considered. (Select News, 29 Oct 2009) More

Bipartisan pension funding relief introduced

Eagerly awaited bipartisan legislation would provide pension funding relief for single- and multiemployer plans in the US. Introduced Oct. 27 in the House, the measure has some key changes from a draft bill released earlier this year. (GRIST, 28 Oct 2009, 1 page) More | Article

HRadio: Preparing again for H1N1

The H1N1 virus is making a comeback, and President Obama has already declared a national emergency. Dr. Russ Robbins of Mercer’s health and benefits practice tells HRadio listeners about steps employers can take to prepare for a long flu season. (Podcast, 28 Oct 2009) More

RMG reports feedback on pay, governance issues

A new global report on pay and governance issues for the 2010 proxy season captures the views of corporate issuers and institutional investors. Issued by RiskMetrics Group, the report digests feedback on the proxy adviser's proposed policy updates. (GRIST, 28 Oct 2009, 5 pages) More | Article