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New calculation methods and benefit expectations will leave employers needing plan-design help from advisers.

Following a suit filed in federal court, employers are advised to be careful about how they communicate changes to employees’ hours.

While benchmarking 401(k) plan investments and fees is important, new research suggests employers and their advisers aren’t doing enough to measure workers’ retirement readiness.

These tax breaks for employees account for the lion’s share of what the federal government spends on healthcare for Americans under age 65.

Plan sponsors should stand their ground to discourage plaintiffs from pursuing more lawsuits, says one expert.

Plan sponsors are urged to increase financial education so employees understand the pros and cons of tapping into their 401(k) plans for purposes such as paying off credit card debt.

The Private Benefit Exchange Index reached new milestones this month, with the number of employees surpassing 3 million and the number of lives covered breaking the 6 million mark.

Today, employers need support on many fronts that go beyond a competitive benefits plan, and tech is the glue that pulls these elements together, says Perry Braun.

Employers cite high productivity costs as one-out-of-four employees worry about money issues at work.

It takes knowledge and planning, but there are ways to keep health insurance costs from derailing company profits while still offering employees the benefits they need.