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A recent federal district court opinion in Florida demonstrates the potential pitfalls that plan administrators may face with respect to disputes over status, explains attorney Kathy Aizawa.

For now, Affordable Care Act reporting requirements remain in place and it’s the adviser’s duty to keep employers on task.

For more engaged and satisfied workers, avoid cumbersome technology and over-reliance on email communication, says ADP’s Aldor Delp.

Less volatility, lower litigation risk and greater simplicity are reasons for embracing this strategy, says adviser Robert Lawton.

Employers need to help fix flawed plans by helping participants routinely consolidate their savings.

The U.S. must work to find ways to expand the workforce and improve productivity. Lawmakers and businesses must work together to create skills-training programs that equip workers to either join the workforce or improve their skills.

Workers want more diversified options for how to spend money traditionally accumulated in workplace retirement accounts, a study by financial services group Alexander Forbes finds.

Advisers should be prepared to explain what they have to gain from the client relationship, no matter how federal regulation ultimately unfolds.

Less volatility, lower litigation risk and greater simplicity are reasons for embracing this strategy, says adviser Robert Lawton.

Although the new healthcare plan flamed out, the impact of its failure could affect executives until the next alternative is offered to replace the ACA.