Regulation

Even when employees do not sue, poor treatment of workers who need time off to care for sick relatives can backfire on owners.

A recent court of appeals opinion addresses a difficult question employers encounter when faced with a request for leave as an accommodation for a disability: exactly how long is too long?

Many legislators are moving ahead with initiatives affecting employee benefits in their communities, such as equal pay laws and healthcare reform

Following a successful pilot program, employers can expect to see an uptick in Department of Labor audits to ensure they are paying out benefits to fully vested participants.

Many legislators are moving ahead with initiatives affecting employee benefits in their communities, such as equal pay laws and healthcare reform

Where does the buck stop when mistakes occur? The Standard’s Ken Waineo explains their responsibility.

Industry experts weigh in on a range of pain points facing employees, such as managing student debt, and the products that are designed to address them.

In the wake of the GOP’s latest failure to pass health reform, Big ‘I,’ NAIFA, NAHU and others target repeal of Cadillac tax, increasing use of HSAs.

Where does the buck stop when mistakes occur? The Standard’s Ken Waineo explains their responsibility.

Don J. Wright of Virginia will be named as acting secretary, effective at 11:59 p.m. on Friday.