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A recent ruling by the U.S. Labor Department could open the door for automatic 401(k) transfers between employers, which means fewer workers will be tempted to cash out.

The Trump administration's desire to end Obamacare could spell trouble for newly expanded association health plans.

Employers added the most workers in 10 months as wage gains accelerated and labor-force participation jumped, reflecting a robust job market.

From Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase’s new healthcare venture to the IRS clearing the way for a student loan benefit tied to 401(k)s, here are some events that shook up the industry in the past year.

Clients can now automatically enroll workers in the voluntary benefit with an opt-out option.

While the rule may come as a relief to many employers with tipped employees, employers should still be mindful in evaluating tipped employees’ job duties on a regular basis.

A 4-step plan of action to improve your strategy for locating missing participants and beneficiaries.

A 4-step plan of action to improve your strategy for locating missing participants and beneficiaries.

Prudential Retirement’s Harry Dalessio says the DOL’s proposed rule on multiple employer plans is a “significant step forward in addressing the retirement challenges” facing small employers.

Prudential Retirement’s Harry Dalessio says the DOL’s proposed rule on multiple employer plans is a “significant step forward in addressing the retirement challenges” facing small employers.

The proposed rule from the Labor Department would allow small companies with a common owner or those in the same trade group to band together and create multi-employer plans.

The proposed regulation would allow small businesses to band together to offer employees defined contribution plans.

The proposed regulation would allow small businesses to band together to offer employees defined contribution plans.

Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits rose last week, reflecting jumps in states hit by Hurricane Florence.

American wages unexpectedly climbed in August by the most since the recession ended in 2009 and hiring rose by more than forecast.

Filings for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest in almost five decades, indicating a tight job market.

New executive order directs Treasury and Labor departments to ease barriers for small firms to join together in multi-employer plans.

The guidance is likely to expand the scope of federal contractors that are exempt from the prohibition on discrimination against employees and applicants based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Robert Skelton, chief administrative officer of the Society of Association Executives, explains the the changing AHP landscape.