Regulation

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.

The controversial rule requires companies to disclose how they use consultants and other third parties

Advisers can help employers pay close attention to these items to avoid catching the eye of the DOL.

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.

Plan sponsors should stand their ground to discourage plaintiffs from pursuing more lawsuits, says one expert.

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.

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