With a new administration taking office that is sure to take a dramatically different approach to healthcare than the last, many employers across the country are eagerly anticipating word on if/how things will change with regards to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). We have heard from of our clients over the past couple of months on this very topic, so our healthcare compliance team has put together a summary of what exactly the now-famous phrase "repeal and replace" means by exploring what can and/or could be changed and how the Trump Administration and Congress would do it. We hope you find this piece helpful in clarifying where healthcare in America stands at this moment.
Because an employee didn’t request after-hours pay doesn’t excuse an employer's obligation — but a recent court decision could make overtime policies a bit thornier.
A U.S. District Court has ruled that Edison International failed in its fiduciary duty by including high-fee retail share mutual funds in its 401(k) plan when lower-fee institutional ones were available.
Jamie Greenleaf has devoted 29 years to the retirement market, continually driven by the idea that all hardworking individuals deserve to leave the workforce comfortably.
In early 2016, employers with 50 or more full-time equivalent employees are required to submit new tax forms to employees and the IRS for the 2015 plan year. (Note that in December 2015, deadlines for 1095 employee distribution and 1094 filings were extended.*) In the video, Don Garlitz, Senior Vice President, bswift, answers key compliance questions including: Should taxpayers receive Form 1095 if they are not covered? What effects do employer wellness programs have on reporting plan affordability to the IRS? And more.
*Learn more about these changes from U.S. News and World Report.
Just because an employee didn’t request after-hours pay doesn’t excuse an employer's obligation to pay — but a recent court decision could make overtime policies a bit thornier.
Kindred is the largest post-acute care provider in the country with more than 100,000 employees working from hospitals, rehab centers and patient homes.
Open enrollment is fast approaching, and even the most prepared benefits pros may be wondering if they've done everything possible to engage and prepare their employees.
As we roll full-speed ahead into Labor Day and the official start to fall, that can only mean one thing (no, not pumpkin spice season): the start to Annual Enrollment.
These devices are no longer just hot new toys—they can be serious tools for helping your employees develop healthier habits and improve their well-being.
