Regulation

The Sixth Circuit’s decision appears to be the next step towards an expansion of Title VII protections for sexual orientation and gender identity.

GAO requests that the IRS clarify how taxpayers report their participation to gain understanding of plans that could lead to exemption.

A new bill would mandate that private employers in the Garden State provide workers with up to nine days to deal with illness.

Despite the recent Fifth Court ruling, it’s too soon to say the regulation is dead. There may be a rehearing, and most importantly, best practice standards will live on.

Employers were hoping stabilization reforms would be included, but Mercer consultants say select benefits provisions could be revived at a later date.

Despite the recent Fifth Court ruling, it’s too soon to say the regulation is dead. There may be a rehearing, and most importantly, best practice standards will live on.

The DOL's Wage and Hour Division recently announced a new nationwide pilot program called the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program.

As more states, cities and municipalities adopt policies, benefits managers should stay abreast of regulatory obligations, keep employees updated and consider using tech to help manage plans.

The bill aims to help workers think in terms of lifetime income — as opposed to accumulated balances — by requiring benefit statements to include income estimates at least once a year.

Spurred by tax reform savings and a tight labor market, AutoNation, Chipotle, Lowe’s and Hostess are among the companies that have enhanced perks.