Lessons learned from the ‘move fast and break things’ culture
From harassment lawsuits to regulation compliance, cutting edge companies are overlooking policies critical to empowering and enhancing their workforce and company ethos.
Benefit compliance
Benefits Think You signed a consent decree. So now what?
Most employers, having more experience with private lawsuits than agency lawsuits, have the mindset that once a check is written and a settlement agreement is signed, the case is over.
Krista M. Cabrera
Foley & Lardner LLP
9 ways plan sponsors can up their fiduciary game
Scheduling on-site training, attending webinars and preparing yearly checklists are among the best ways employers can fulfill their responsibilities.
Employers reevaluating drug policies in light of evolving marijuana laws, opioid epidemic
Executives should look at their approach to drug testing in the workplace as pot becomes legalized across the country and painkiller addiction continues to run rampant.
Benefits Think Second Circuit holds that sexual orientation discrimination is sex discrimination under Title VII
Recently, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals heard an appeal seeking the reinstatement of a Title VII claim on sexual orientation.
Angelica L. Boutwell
Foley & Lardner LLP
New employer coalition aims to ease reporting requirements
Group will focus on passage of the Commonsense Reporting Act.
Under Maryland’s paid sick leave policy, employees earn benefit
The Healthy Working Families Act requires employers to provide up to 40 hours of coverage per year.
New employer coalition aims to ease reporting requirements
Group will focus on passage of the Commonsense Reporting Act.
Benefits Think Under the DOL’s Fiduciary Rule, beware the myths
Advisers are not required to find the best investment for clients — only what is considered in their best interest.
Bruce L. Ashton
Drinker Biddle
Benefits Think Liability for employee misclassification is on the NLRB’s chopping block
The NLRB has recently taken one step forward, two steps back in providing certainty to employers that use independent contractors.
Scott Allen
Foley & Lardner LLP
Benefits Think Why employers may need fiduciary liability insurance
Plan sponsors should keep in mind that while the coverage isn’t legally required, it’s needed protection if breach accusations occur.
Carol Buckmann
Cohen & Buckmann PC
Problem Solvers Caucus offer bipartisan healthcare action items
Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Tom Reed speak at NAHU’s Capitol Conference sharing House proposals for future insurance legislation.
Problem Solvers Caucus offer bipartisan healthcare action items
Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Tom Reed speak at NAHU’s Capitol Conference sharing House proposals for future insurance legislation.
15 employers that boosted benefits in wake of tax reform
Aflac, Chipotle, Starbucks and Visa are among the employers investing their tax savings back into the workplace.
Benefits Think Macro forces that will impact the advising business in 2018
Trump administration legislative priorities, insurance company business moves, increasing state autonomy and Federal Reserve monetary policy will all influence benefit stakeholders.
IRS gets serious about ACA penalty letters
Employers who failed to provide affordable healthcare are receiving notification of fines ranging from $2,080 to $3,480 per employee.
Benefits Think 8 things to know about ACA employer shared responsibility letters
Given the penalty amounts, the importance of keeping an eye out for the IRS statements and acting quickly cannot be overstated, says benefits consultant Zack Pace.
Zack Pace
CBIZ
IRS gets serious about ACA penalty letters
Employers who failed to provide affordable healthcare are receiving notification of fines ranging from $2,080 to $3,480 per employee.
Benefits Think 8 things to know about ACA employer shared responsibility letters
Given the penalty amounts, the importance of keeping an eye out for the IRS statements and acting quickly cannot be overstated, says benefits consultant Zack Pace.
Zack Pace
CBIZ
Benefits Think An annual retirement plan ‘check-up’ may be just what the doctor ordered
Now is the time to consider implementing operational checkups for tax-qualified retirement plans to ensure they're in compliance, says attorney Kathleen Dreyfus Bardunias.
Kathleen Dreyfus Bardunias
Foley & Lardner