Benefits Think

The trend of states and jurisdictions enacting paid sick leave requirements continues, posing compliance challenges for multistate employers.

Many participants are hesitant to exercise the benefit for fear of making a mistake. Here’s how plan sponsors can alleviate these fears and encourage engagement.

The High Court's recent ruling may spell relief for some employers on overtime compensation.

To qualify for tax credits, an employer must have a written policy that provides at least two weeks of paid leave for employees.

Reasonable costs, healthy account balances and a high percentage of employee participants are attributes of great retirement plans.

Companies should build a culture of tolerance, educate employees so they can challenge misconceptions and offer benefits that make seeking care convenient and private.

Making the leap from paper to computer can transform the process of offering plan options and managing the program.

Advisers and plan sponsors should include this important tool in their analytical toolbox.

Some advisers are using this approach to help self-insured employers control costs. But it’s is not without controversy.

By helping employees make better choices, employers can get more out of their benefits investment.