Employer Strategies

EBN spoke to Jay Starkman, CEO of Engage PEO, about the AMA classification of obesity and how it might affect employer decisions.

While employers may welcome the federal guidance, there may still be state tax issues that complicate the administration of same-sex benefits.

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.