Employer Strategies

Last week the Internal Revenue Service confirmed that they will consider a same-sex couple married for federal tax purposes if they were married in a state or foreign country that recognizes same-sex marriage regardless of where the couple resides. Here are additional details on what employers should know about and what action they should take on the recent guidance, stemming from the U.S. Supreme Court’s historic ruling on DOMA in June.

Regulations outline the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive mandate.

Benny winner Dianne Howard partners with unions, schools to launch wellness program.

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption releases its annual list of companies with the best adoption benefits.

Ensign Services’ Jennifer Weinstein transforms the way her company delivers benefits.

American Heart Association uses Hotseat app to get employees to move more.

These plans hold appeal in an unpredictable economy but must be well-designed to avoid employee dissatisfaction.

Altered by the ACA, limited medical plans may actually increase in popularity for some workers.

The highest-priced hospitals in 13 cities studied are typically paid 60% more for inpatient services and almost double for outpatient care than the lowest-priced hospitals in the same communities.

Topping the list again this year is the Wendy’s Company, which offers a combination of up to $25,300 in adoption assistance and up to six weeks of paid adoption leave.