Healthcare

Employers are increasingly looking to protect themselves from litigation as an increase of suits shake 401(k)s.

The solo 401(k), the SEP IRA and a SIMPLE IRA are retirement savings vehicles that are meant for contractors, freelancers and other self-employed individuals

Firms should embrace technology, target communication efforts and help younger employees pick the right health plan.

Scheduling on-site training, attending webinars and preparing yearly checklists are among the best ways employers can fulfill their responsibilities, says benefits lawyer Carol Buckmann.

Regulations would make it much easier for association health plans, used by small businesses, to qualify as a single ERISA plan.

The retailer will partner with Guild Education to provide employees opportunities to pursue training in skills such as carpentry, plumbing or appliance repair.

The Insured Retirement Institute is urging Congress to enact a host of policies that it says will boost retirement security.

These young benefit strategists are breaking through the benefits status quo and reimagining the brokerage market.

Employees can simplify their retirement portfolio by merging multiple accounts.

Clients should embrace auto-enrollment, automatically increase employee contributions each year and continually educate workers about 401(k) benefits.