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Economy added fewer employees than expected in August, the jobless rate rose and wages climbed less than forecast, in a break from otherwise solid progress in the labor market.

All-in-one program HealthJoy provides workers with the ability to find the most affordable coverage in their area and avoid high premiums for employers.

While an increasing number of these employers say retirement plans help them attract and retain talent, the majority says they don’t have the capabilities to set one up.

A recent court ruling found that a former employee’s claim survived a motion to dismiss where she alleged her former employer violated the Stored Communications Act (“SCA”) when it accessed personal emails after she surrendered her company-issued mobile phone.

The NLRB has issued a complaint against the digital on-demand platform Handy Technologies Inc., alleging that workers who provide its home cleaning services are employees.

Group including Ohio Gov. John Kasich is calling for changes to the ACA that would increase funding under the law, enforce some of its rules on buying insurance and encourage more health insurers to participate in the program.

The regulation enacted in June spurred plan sponsors to update their plan design and investment menus and some are even shopping for new plan advisers.

The small New England firm now offers 12 weeks of time off to new parents.

A recent case involving Macy’s program could have employers facing legal action from federal regulators.

There are a myriad of reasons, such as increased utilization, why this approach could reap more benefits than the typical telephonic EAP.

Employees should consider postponing their retirement, especially if they work for the federal government.

Employers should present tests that matter most to their employees, offer the right incentives and look for partners that use clinical and behavioral analytics.

Understanding who oversees key principals helps focus management, says Manning & Napier's Shelby George.

The Internal Revenue Service granted relief to those hit by the storm by making it easier for retirement plans to give loans and hardship distributions.

With mental health issues becoming a growing concern for employees, a comprehensive strategy can help workers get the resources they need while helping employers make gains in productivity and engagement.

Debt to states workers’ retirement system has soared by $33.4 billion, or $6,000 for every resident, courtesy of accounting rules.

Companies added more workers than forecast in August, indicating the U.S. job market remains solid.

Older employees should consider postponing leaving the workforce, especially if they work for the federal government.

The latest hires and promotions inside advisory forms across the nation.

CBG Benefits’ Jeanne Nicholson has successfully identified the needs of the biotech and pharma industries in New England by bringing them together under her HR BioTech Connect organization.