Sheryl Smolkin

Employers need to understand when the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act applies and ensure that app developers they do business with are compliant, says lawyer Stefano Quintini.

A sabbatical policy should be clear and straightforward and address such issues as continuation of benefits, length of time off and compensation.

Exclusions or limitations for all healthcare services related to gender transition are specifically characterized as discrimination under the new HHS rules.

DOL outlines companies’ obligation under the statute, but still leaves many issues unresolved, says attorney Jeff Nowak.

Employees are prepared to make major tradeoffs when negotiating their compensation to get additional paid time-off, finds a recent survey.

No longer a benefit available only to academics, paid programs are making inroads at organizations in many industries, including companies such as convenience store and gas retailer QuikTrip.

Employees at the health insurer who take advantage of the company’s education benefits tend to stay and grow with the company, finds a new study.

Companies are counseled to conduct wage and hour audits in preparation for upcoming Department of Labor rules.

Plan sponsors look to implement health and pharmacy benefit programs that address painkiller addiction and abuse.

The company’s settlement with drivers in California and Massachusetts serves as a wake-up call to employers that they need to pay attention to how they classify workers.

Plan sponsors look to implement health and pharmacy benefit programs that address painkiller addiction and abuse.

While few mid-size employers offer high-deductible plans, in some cases preferred-provider-organization plans carry deductibles high enough to qualify them as HDHPs, according to new research.

Paid time off to grieve the loss of a pet is rare, but providing it can go a long way to showing employees they work for a compassionate employer who cares about their well-being.

When it comes to career management benefits, there’s a disconnect between what workers want and what employers are providing, according to Mercer research.

Collaboration between the Mayo Clinic and consulting firm Delos in research effort to make working spaces better for employees.

Paid time off to grieve the loss of a pet is rare, but providing it can go a long way to showing employees they work for a compassionate employer who cares about their well-being.

Employers often overlook the wellness implications of their indoor office spaces but the Well Living Lab, a collaboration between the Mayo Clinic and consulting firm Delos, is hoping to change that.

School loans are weighing on millennials and boomers, distracting them at work and affecting their retirement strategies.

California’s paid family leave benefits will increase to 60% or 70% of weekly normal earnings beginning in 2018, but as a result of a city ordinance, San Francisco employers will have to top up these benefits to 100% of salary for some workers.

Outstanding student loans are affecting baby boomers who may be helping their kids pay down balances owing instead of saving enough money to fund their own retirement.