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It's misguided to treat Social Security as bonds since clients can't sell a portion of their Social Security when they need to raise funds.

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals reheard a case that could change the way federal courts treat sexual orientation-based discrimination claims, says attorney Tamar Dolcourt.

Employers that sponsor retirement benefits may wonder if their non-eligible employees will be required to participate in these state-sponsored programs.

: Regardless of policy outcome, employers must continue to apply innovative and creative strategies for employee benefits, says Hodges-Mace’s Eric Helman.

President-elect Donald Trump intends to nominate Andrew Puzder, chief executive of the company that owns the Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. burger chains, as labor secretary, according to people familiar with the plans.

A Supplemental Unemployment Benefits plan empowers a workforce to be agile and optimized, says Transition Services’ Lana Mellis.

Without an effective retention strategy, the costs of recruiting and re-recruiting top management can be enormous, says consultant Leonard Wilson.

When a company with a self-funded plan selects a stop-loss carrier and individual stop-loss coverage, they have the option to include drug expenses in determining high claimant costs.

The Cleveland-based brokerage is strengthening its female talent pool with an internal initiative.

Fiduciary framework, increased financial wellness efforts and greater automation should be on benefits professionals’ radar.