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Employers can be liable under a cat’s paw theory if an employee is terminated, suspended, etc. because of the discriminatory bias of another employee even if the manager/supervisor who made the disciplinary decision had no idea about the other employee’s bias.

Commentary: Employers need to tread carefully when developing policies regarding their employees’ use of social media. In particular, employers who have employees in multiple states should familiarize themselves with the rules governing the areas in which they operate.

Carving out FSAs, HSAs and HRAs from the Affordable Care Act’s excise tax would be a good compromise, enabling Americans to set aside money for health care while still allowing employers to control costs.

When performing due diligence, retirement plan fiduciaries must be aware of new SEC rules for the money market funds included in their 401(k) investment lineups.

The recent partnership is part of consolidation in the retirement space that will continue for the next three to five years, says Transamerica’s Kent Callahan, who shares his insight on the Mercer deal, as well as his firm’s relationship with brokers.

Multinational organizations are all competing for top-notch employees, and benefit packages are one way for companies to attract and retain talent. Here are the top five benefits offered globally, according to new research from Thomsons Online Benefits.

Whether a simple health risk assessment or a complex incentive plan, employee wellness programs have become a fixture of the modern workplace.

Employers offering on-site fitness classes are providing an excellent way to improve employee health by infusing movement into sedentary office lifestyles. Ann Wyatt, regional vice president with HealthFitness and presenter at EBN’s recent Benefits Forum and Expo, shares these specialty exercise classes that are becoming more popular with today’s employees.

California becomes the first state in the country to mandate 45-day notice for any material changes to agent agreements. The law comes in response to two insurers cutting commission with little notice mid-enrollment season.

Employees who don’t factor health care costs into their retirement planning could be in for a rude awakening.