Regulation

While there are political obstacles to federal action, a number of local initiatives have been undertaken that benefit professionals need to understand.

The American Institute of CPAs is toughening the rules after a critical report from the Labor Department about the quality of ERISA audits.

EBN Benefits Technology Innovator Tom Avery couldn’t find a technology product to meet his clients’ enrollment, compliance and administration needs — so he created one.

An appeal currently pending in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals once again reminds employers the importance of maintaining accurate time records and policies.

The Trump White House and congressional Republicans were at odds Thursday over whether to try for another vote on replacing the Affordable Care Act next week.

The Golden State continues its lead in restricting use of such records with the FEHC recently finalizing new regulations that further limit an employer’s ability to use criminal history when making employment decisions.

Employers should be preparing to conduct more due diligence on those advising their plans, says financial adviser John Ludwig.

President Trump took aim at IT outsourcing companies, as he ordered a review of H-1B visa programs to favor more skilled and highly paid applicants.

The Employer Participation in Repayment Act would give employers a tax break for providing employees up to $5,250 a year for education loans.

Cory Friedman, VP of Benefits Consulting for GCG Financial, says the greatest challenge for up-and-coming benefit brokers is lack of opportunity