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Absence from Duty without Prior Approval
Absence from duty without prior approval is an unauthorized failure to report for work or obtain the required approval before being away from duty in the Jamaica public service.
Absenteeism Rate
Absenteeism rate measures the percentage of scheduled work time employees miss over a defined period.
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Administrative Services Only (ASO)
Administrative services only is a benefits arrangement where an employer self-funds claims while a third-party administrator handles plan administration.
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Affordable Care Act (ACA)
The Affordable Care Act is a U.S. healthcare law that created employer reporting and coverage obligations affecting benefits and payroll administration.
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Annuity Explained
An annuity is a financial product or payment arrangement that provides income over time, often used in retirement planning.
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Benefits Administration
Benefits administration is the process of managing employee insurance, pensions, allowances, and other employer-sponsored benefit programs.
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Baby Boomers
Baby Boomers are the generation generally born between 1946 and 1964 and are often referenced in workforce planning, retirement, and benefits discussions.
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Claims for Deferred Pension
Claims for Deferred Pension are the formal applications made by eligible former public officers to receive pension benefits that were preserved for payment at a later qualifying date.
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Claims under the Family Benefits Act
Claims under the Family Benefits Act is a Jamaica public-service human-resources concept referenced in the Staff Orders to guide employment administration, employee conduct, records, entitlements, or workplace procedures.
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Compensation
Compensation is the total value an employee receives for work, including wages, salary, bonuses, incentives, and benefits.
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CASDI
CASDI refers to California State Disability Insurance contributions withheld from employee wages to fund disability and paid family leave benefits.
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Computation of Retiring Benefits
Computation of Retiring Benefits is a retirement or pension administration concept used to manage public-service benefit eligibility, supporting records, or claim processing in Jamaica.
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Employee Benefits
Employee benefits are non-wage rewards provided by an employer, such as health coverage, pension plans, paid leave, or allowances.
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Employee Benefits Administration
Employee benefits administration is the operational management of plan enrollment, eligibility, deductions, vendors, and benefits compliance.
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Employee Deductions
Employee deductions are amounts withheld from pay for taxes, statutory contributions, benefits, garnishments, or other approved items.
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Fringe Benefits
Fringe benefits are additional non-salary perks or services provided to employees as part of total compensation.
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Indirect Compensation
Indirect compensation is the non-cash part of compensation, such as benefits, employer-paid insurance, or retirement contributions.
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Pension, Gratuities and Other Retiring Allowances
Pension, Gratuities and Other Retiring Allowances are the retirement-related benefits that may become payable when a public officer leaves service, depending on service status, qualifying years, and the rules governing the post.
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Payroll Deduction
A payroll deduction is an amount withheld from employee pay for taxes, benefits, loans, garnishments, or other approved items.
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Workers Compensation
Workers' compensation is an insurance or statutory system that provides benefits for work-related injury or illness.
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401(a)
A 401(a) plan is an employer-sponsored retirement plan commonly used by government, educational, and nonprofit organizations in the United States.
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401(k)
A 401(k) plan is a U.S. employer-sponsored retirement savings plan that allows employees to defer part of their earnings into a tax-advantaged account.
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403(b)
A 403(b) plan is a retirement plan for employees of public schools, churches, and certain nonprofit organizations in the United States.
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457(b)
A 457(b) plan is a deferred compensation retirement plan available mainly to state and local government employees and some nonprofit employees.
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