Healthcare

The tech giant is the latest employer to take on worker health and wellness as companies look to reduce costs and empower patients.

The NLRB has recently taken one step forward, two steps back in providing certainty to employers that use independent contractors.

The company will increase the minimum contribution to its defined benefit pension plan, auto-enroll its 401(k) plan participants and offer employer-paid legal services.

More workers are gaining access to a Roth 401(k), and employees should take advantage of it.

To help employees secure their financial futures, firms should consider their benefits package, worker needs and education efforts.

Scheduling on-site training, attending webinars and preparing yearly checklists are among the best ways employers can fulfill their responsibilities, says benefits lawyer Carol Buckmann.

Plan sponsors should keep in mind that while the coverage isn’t legally required, it’s needed protection if breach accusations occur.

Paycor examines six pillars to benchmark, including people management and employee experience, to improve industry practices.

Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Tom Reed speak at NAHU’s Capitol Conference sharing House proposals for future insurance legislation.

A pair of experts weighs in on what will be on the radar of benefit managers this year.