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The new wave of HHS-run desk audits plans to focus on financial organizations and is expected to cover breach notification and the security rule’s risk analysis and risk management requirements, says attorney Becky Williams.

In a 2015 Executive Order, President Obama directed the DOL to issue regulations requiring federal contractors to provide paid sick leave to their employees. The DOL issued a final rule on Sept. 29.

Next year is gearing up to be a notable year of change for the plan sponsor with the DOL’s fiduciary ruling set to take effect, says columnist John Ludwig.

Challenges to the DOL rule have created some unfortunate confusion about the vulnerability of the final rule.

Consultant Zack Pace says benefits professionals need to use the duck test to eliminate health plan penalty risks.

New rules are ensuring that employees are not coerced into participating in the program, says attorney Norbert Kugele.

An adviser’s biggest competitor is the status quo — the infuriating inertia that keeps the incumbent safe, says columnist Nelson Griswold.

Advisers can help employers understand the holistic effect of money concerns on the workplace, says Benefit Advisors Network's Bobbi Kloss.

Though tech can be helpful to enrollment and day-to-day administration, experts and consultants in the field are still needed.

It’s no secret that new trends are continuing to shape the industry, while new technologies are changing how benefits professionals do their job.