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Having had time to take measure of the health care reform law, their focus is shifting from assuring compliance to controlling costs, says Eric Helman of Hodges-Mace.

It is not unheard of for violations to cost a company millions of dollars plus attorney’s fees, one expert cautions.

New calculation methods and benefit expectations will leave employers needing plan-design help from advisers.

Following a suit filed in federal court, employers are advised to be careful about how they communicate changes to employees’ hours.

While benchmarking 401(k) plan investments and fees is important, new research suggests employers and their advisers aren’t doing enough to measure workers’ retirement readiness.

The Private Benefit Exchange Index reached new milestones this month, with the number of employees surpassing 3 million and the number of lives covered breaking the 6 million mark.

Today, employers need support on many fronts that go beyond a competitive benefits plan, and tech is the glue that pulls these elements together, says Perry Braun.

With the final rule about to be released, here’s why advisers may regret delaying their preparation for the new regulation.

Labor Secretary Thomas Perez and other political luminaries are set to announce the regulation that many believe could usher in unprecedented change in the financial services industry.

Lawsuits can’t be avoided, so advisers should focus on helping clients improve their processes, one expert says.