Regulation

As more regulations continue to come into effect for employers under the Affordable Care Act, some with financial penalties, many employers report they are not prepared to deal with the slate of changes.

The Internal Revenue Service has issued guidance on the potential approaches it may take in the future on proposed regulations for the excise tax on high-cost employer-sponsored health coverage in the Affordable Care Act.

As the discussion on paid leave continues, a majority of employers say they are already offering some sort of personal time off ... but declines have been noted in paid time for caregivers.

The IRS and Dept. of Treasury are seeking comments on several issues related to the Cadillac tax, including what constitutes employer-sponsored coverage and different approaches for determining the cost of applicable coverage.

With the support of the White House, the DOL today submitted to OMB its revised fiduciary rule proposal for retirement brokers, a move industry stakeholders are calling an ‘attack’ on retirement advisers.

The plan would require brokers to act in a customer’s best interest, a change that could limit the earnings of financial advisers.

The IRS addresses questions on employer payment plans and providing limited transitional relief for small employers who are currently reimbursing employees for individual health insurance premiums.

There are several important aspects of Obama's immigration Executive Order that potentially can impact employers in a wide range of industries.

The Supreme Court briefs are in, and we can now say that big business backs the Affordable Care Act.

Commentary: Americans must take the responsible course when it comes to health insurance coverage, says adviser David C. Smith.