How to help clients with 2016 tax reporting requirements
Due to changing regulations, employers are looking to their adviser for assistance, says Kim Buckey, DirectPath’s VP of compliance communications.
ACA reporting
Why private benefit exchange adoption is tempered
The definition of the platform may be a reason why few large employers have moved thus far, panel says.
benefitexpress acquires benefitsCONNECT
The ‘natural fit’ will allow insurance brokers and employers to gain access to ben admin, enrollment solutions and ACA capabilities, says Troy Underwood.
Why brokers must become a ‘driver of human capital experience’
With 2017 open enrollment beginning, adviser expertise needs to extend beyond just benefits and insurance, says Courtney Simpkiss, ADP’s VP, broker strategy.
Why private benefit exchange adoption is tempered
The definition of the platform may be a reason why few large employers have moved thus far, panel says.
4 employer challenges brought on by ACA compliance
Most companies have been through ‘hell’ in the last year due to reporting requirements, says a Lockton exec who shared some of the biggest obstacles.
4 employer challenges brought on by ACA compliance
Most companies have been through ‘hell’ in the last year due to reporting requirements, says a Lockton exec who shared some of the biggest obstacles.
Employers prioritizing wellness over ACA compliance
Just under 60% of HR and finance execs say the law is a top priority, even though 2016 is the first year for ACA reporting and IRS audits.
These two things scare benefits managers the most
Employers are anticipating choppy waters with ACA, and also are slow to grapple with new overtime pay rules.
ACA reporting impact ‘a big unknown’ to finance, HR departments
Employers are struggling to keep up with Affordable Care Act requirements — a top priority in HUB International survey.
Benefits Think 1094 and 1095 reporting: The good, the bad and the ugly
The first ACA reporting season was traumatic for many employers. But the hard-learned lessons should lead to a much better process for the 2016 plan year.
Gentrie Pool
Sterling Administration
Benefits Think 1094 and 1095 reporting: The good, the bad and the ugly
The first ACA reporting season was traumatic for many employers. But the hard-learned lessons should lead to a much better process for the 2016 plan year.
Gentrie Pool
Sterling Administration
Benefits Think The hidden dangers of ‘Uberizing’ a workforce
Misclassifying employees can result in significant costs to a business and lead to audits, lawsuits and more, say FordHarrison partners Salvador P. Simao and Joanna S. Rich.
Joanna S. Rich
FordHarrison LLP
Benefits Think The hidden dangers of ‘Uberizing’ a workforce
Misclassifying employees can result in significant costs to a business and lead to audits, lawsuits and more, say FordHarrison's Salvador P. Simao and Joanna S. Rich.
Joanna S. Rich
FordHarrison LLP
Benefits Think Avoiding ACA penalties for individuals hired through staffing firms
It is not always clear who has the responsibility to offer such workers health insurance coverage, say Graydon Head's David Pixley.
David M. Pixley
Graydon Head
Benefits Think Avoiding ACA penalties for individuals hired through staffing firms
It is not always clear who has the responsibility to offer such workers health insurance coverage, say Graydon Head's David Pixley.
David M. Pixley
Graydon Head
Shift to defined benefit health plans still ‘a steep climb’
Features such as insurance portability may appeal to workers, but employers need to work hard to convince employees to go with a move away from group coverage, says Hixme’s Denny Weinberg.
Benefits Think 12 ways to count employees for health plan purposes
The methods for counting employees are as varied as the laws that affect them, often creating confusion and frustration for plan sponsors, says Compliancedashboard’s Dan Bond.
Dan Bond
Compliancedashboard, LLC
Shift to defined benefit health plans still ‘a steep climb’
Features such as insurance portability may appeal to workers, but employers need to work hard to convince employees to go with a move away from group coverage, says Hixme’s Denny Weinberg.
Benefits Think 12 ways to count employees for health plan purposes
The methods for counting employees are as varied as the laws that affect them, often creating confusion and frustration for plan sponsors, says Compliancedashboard’s Dan Bond.
Dan Bond
Compliancedashboard, LLC