Employer Strategies

Google Inc. was accused in a class-action lawsuit of systematically paying male employees more than their female counterparts, adding the internet giant to a growing list of technology companies sued for gender discrimination.

The IRS is relaxing some rules to make pulling money from retirement plans easier after hurricanes Irma and Harvey, but clients should remember the taxes and penalties associated with withdrawals are unchanged,

FirstPerson’s Katy Stowers worked as an ERISA lawyer but now delivers benefit oversight and deliverables at the Indianapolis benefits consultancy.

The employment model’s lack of benefits will affect personal security for millions of Americans working as independent contractors, new Prudential research finds.

The financial services firm’s new program will allow companies to make after-tax contributions toward their workers’ education debts.

Under current interpretations of agency's final rule, blanket post-accident drug testing policies could be considered retaliatory and in violation of the rule.

At least 60% of employees suffer from illnesses such as depression, anxiety and stress at work, and employers are losing almost $225.8 billion each year as a result.

Women in the workplace are less satisfied at work which could lead to lost talent and lower performing workers unless employers step up efforts.

Payments must reflect a reasonable estimate of the employee’s losses and expenses attributable to disasters like Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

When the current bull market fever subsides (or crashes), dividend investing will regain some of its lost appeal, writes an expert.