Healthcare

Assessing and monitoring family history and lifestyle-based risk factors and giving employees access to experienced specialists are among the underused tactics companies should embrace.

The DOJ on Wednesday urged a federal appeals court in Manhattan to reject a lawsuit by a former skydiving instructor who claims he was fired for being gay.

Relying solely on software platforms to choose health plans and enroll employees without expert interaction can cost time and money, and can even lead to compliance issues.

Coaches can address risk factors and prevent the future health problems of employees who struggle with stress, sleep issues or lack of exercise.

Republicans say this week’s debate may ultimately lead to a bill that merely ends the mandate that all Americans have insurance or pay a penalty, along with a few other provisions.

Through a blog and newsletter, the chief compliance officer for benefit firm Vita Companies helps clients navigate regulation.

Giving employees the right tools and advice can help to address the retirement savings gap, Mercer says.

Employees of the tech firm will be able to take four weeks of paid time off to take care of an ailing immediate family member.

In 2017, just 4% of companies offered student loan repayment assistance, but the industry is expected to grow to 26% by 2019, according to SHRM.

The Senate rejected a simple repeal of the ACA on Wednesday, still in the early stages of an unpredictable floor debate on healthcare amid significant doubts that Republicans can muster the 50 votes needed to pass any kind of bill.