Benefits Think

An employer that fails to follow notice requirements can be fined between $2,000 and $5,000 for a first violation and between $5,000 and $10,000 for each subsequent violation.

Regulations would make it much easier for association health plans, used by small businesses, to qualify as a single ERISA plan.

These young benefit strategists are breaking through the benefits status quo and reimagining the brokerage market.

Institute an outbound call center and don’t rely on overtaxed account management staff.

Clients should embrace auto-enrollment, automatically increase employee contributions each year and continually educate workers about 401(k) benefits.

Human resource technologies need to be center-focused on employees to be effective. Here’s how to achieve that goal.

Firms should embrace technology, target communication efforts and help younger employees pick the right health plan.

Behavioral economics is influencing the future of work, and new tech can help human resources deploy BE strategies, says ADP's Jordan Birnbaum.

Next generation benefit firms owe it to employers and to themselves to invest in solutions beyond those that align with their financial interests.

Given the penalty amounts, the importance of keeping an eye out for the IRS statements and acting quickly cannot be overstated, says benefits consultant Zack Pace.