Data on current retrenchment policies and practices of comprehensive universities and colleges are reported and analyzed, including information on the existence of a retrenchment policy, retrenchment between 1974-75 and 1977-78, the retrenchment process, and the impact of retrenchment on affirmative action and employment rights and benefits. (MLW)

Results of the Association of American Medical College 1978 survey of teaching hospitals regarding stipends, benefits, and funding sources for house staff are reported. Statistics include average stipends and variations due to geographic regions, and hospital affiliation, bed size, and ownership. Patient revenues and operating appropriations…

The historical and legislative background of the 1978 law which will enable pregnant workers equal rights to disability and health benefits is reviewed. Some of the social and economic factors relating to women in the work force are described. (EB)

Results of a recent survey on Home Economists in Business (HEIB) are reported. Discussion covers demographics, salaries, and continuing education. (TA)

Presents highlights from an Educational Research Service, Inc., survey of salaries and benefits paid professional personnel in the schools. (IRT)

The statutory reporting requirements of ERISA and some of the regulations recently promulgated are discussed. All type of employee benefit plans are covered. For journal availability see HE 508 741. (LBH)

Examines teacher salaries based on surveys sent to five randomly selected school districts in the 48 contiguous states. Census data are used to compare the salaries in relation to household income. Teachers in most school districts are paid more than the average household. How much more and how teacher salaries relate to local household income…

Discusses the usefulness of corporate fitness programs in improving employee fitness and reducing health care costs, noting the lack of related research. Corporations consider physical fitness an important component of fiscal fitness, but what is needed is a health promotion philosophy focusing on the total population's health. (SM)

Dramatic changes in the work force and society--increasing numbers of women workers, early retirement, structural changes in the economy, and changes in employer-employee relationships--have had substantial impact on the compensation package. These trends point to continued changes in pay, paid leave, insurance, and retirement and savings plans.…

Identifies common assumptions and fallacies that greatly increase superintendents' risk of job failure. Knowing how to enlist others to assist with a career crisis and designing a "golden parachute" retirement plan can make all the difference to a superintendent planning a career move. (MLH)

A study of women's access to professional development leave in Australia suggests that the unequal position already held by women in the academic hierarchy is contributed to and maintained by unequal eligibility for leave, and that the burden then falls disproportionately on women to fill in for other faculty on leave. (MSE)

Discusses issues related to employer-supported child care. These issues include the increase in employer-supported child care, the changing employer profile, multiple centers, care for sick children, enhanced recruitment and referral, and flexible benefits. (RJC)

As increasing numbers of women and two-career couples enter the work force, parental leave provisions are becoming a routine business practice. Companies are beginning to recognize parental leave as a cost-effective strategy for retaining employees and maintaining productivity. (JOW)

Components and management of domestic-partner fringe benefits, increasingly common for college faculty and staff, are discussed. Issues addressed include the range of possible benefits, eligibility criteria, costs, and other consequences to the institution, such as alumni resistance, legislative approval. The information is directed to trustees…

At most colleges and universities, fringe benefits are offered only to married faculty. Requiring marriage for benefit eligibility discriminates against all unmarried couples, homosexual or heterosexual. Resistance to providing benefits to unmarried couples is declining, but both gay and straight couples will have to lobby together for domestic…