Regulation

Employers are looking for a partner who is knowledgeable about regulatory changes, will focus on improving 401(k) performance and will help minimize costs.

From the push for repeal and replace at the beginning of 2017 to tax reform coming in at the tail end, laws and legislation for employers has been a roller coaster over the past 12 months.

Over the course of one afternoon, the NLRB recently issued two decisions that together overturned several of the Obama administration’s most polemic legal positions under the NLRA.

Employers should ask themselves how they are handling the Cadillac tax, if there is financial mischief occurring with pharmacy rebates and if they should amend plan documentation.

Employers tried new strategies to tame benefit expenses, such as self-funding and association health plans.

Zenefits’ exit, new HSA regulations, financial wellbeing programs and Congress’ attempt to replace the ACA were the top stories of Employee Benefit Adviser this year.

With a new administration came big changes in the benefits industry and these stories were must-reads during a busy year.

Employers should ensure plan documents are in order now to avoid unnecessary compliance and regulatory issues at the beginning of 2018.

From the push for repeal and replace at the beginning of 2017 to tax reform coming in at the tail end, laws and legislation for brokers has been a roller coaster over the past 12 months

Beginning in 2018, the state will require companies to provide eight weeks of paid time off for employees to care for a new child or a sick relative. Firms also must comply with salary updates.