Benefits Think The tax law’s hidden loopholes that await broker-dealers
Passed hastily, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act may have unintended consequences that could soon be identified by the IRS.
Benefit compliance
Rhino Foods serves up creative benefits for workers
The specialty ice cream maker offers on-site resources for employees to hone English language skills, navigate daily challenges and access emergency loans to be more strategic in talent management.
Benefits Think How to determine ‘reasonable’ compensation for a broker
Advisers who rely on the Best Interest Contract Exemption need to comply with the three Impartial Conduct Standards, otherwise they fall under non-exempt prohibited transactions.
Josh Waldbeser
Drinker Biddle
GrubHub drivers ruled contractors in gig-economy milestone
In a significant court decision on the status of gig-economy workers, a federal judge ruled drivers for GrubHub are independent contractors and not employees.
State Street adds $20K fertility benefit
The financial services firm also increased adoption assistance and boosted its parental leave.
Vt. broker serves creative benefits for Rhino Foods
The specialty ice cream maker offers on-site resources for employees to hone English language skills, navigate daily challenges and access emergency loans to be more strategic in talent management.
Benefits Think 3 pay equity trends to watch in 2018
Employers will need to remain up-to-date on salary history bans, equal income standards and transparency provisions.
Nakimuli O. Davis-Primer
Baker Donelson
HR failed on sexual harassment. Now what?
The allegations of sexual assault at Uber, Vice and the Weinstein Company shine a light not only on workplace misconduct, but also on the failure of human resources to properly handle these cases.
Benefits Think With the new tax law, employers should expect changes to their benefit plans
These alterations can involve adjustments to the individual plan benefits, plan eligibility and new state and federal laws.
Paul Woodard
Butterfield Schechter LLP.
Benefits Think 3 pay equity trends to watch in 2018
Employers will need to remain up-to-date on salary history bans, equal income standards and transparency provisions.
Nakimuli O. Davis-Primer
Baker Donelson
The 15 biggest HR challenges in 2018
From workplace sexual harassment to an ever-changing regulatory landscape, employers should remain vigilant and compliant in the coming year.
Is disaster brewing in New York’s small-group market?
The regulatory environment is one of the toughest in the country and the expansion of PEOs is leading to adverse risk selection.
HR failed on sexual harassment. Now what?
The allegations of sexual assault at Uber, Vice and the Weinstein Company shine a light not only on workplace misconduct, but also on the failure of human resources to properly handle these cases.
Benefits Think Disaster area tax relief does not extend to ACA reporting
Form 1094 and 1095 series returns for 2017, due in the early months of 2018, are not included in tax filing and penalty relief that the IRS has extended to individuals.
Christine P. Roberts
Mullen & Henzell L.L.P.
New Jersey bans public employers from asking about salary history
The state is the latest in a string of cities and municipalities to bar questions of past pay.
Benefits Think Department of Labor restores Bush era opinion letters
The DOL is turning back the clock in a move that it believes will provide clarity for employers who seek to comply with the FLSA.
Stefan M. Canizares
Foley & Larder
ERISA class action settlements reach almost $1 billion
A new report by Seyfarth Shaw identifies key trends employers should keep an eye on to prevent their own lawsuit.
Benefits Think Are you required to pay your interns?
The DOL recently said it will scrap the agency’s previous six-factor test for unpaid interns and instead utilize the “primary beneficiary” test.
Phil Phillips
Foley & Lardner LLP
Breaking down tax reform changes to transportation benefits
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act removed employer deductions for most commuting expenses, including for tax-exempt companies.
Amazon bans salary, benefits history inquiries
The online retailer joins companies including Cisco, Facebook and Google to make the move as pay equity complaints take hold of the national conversation.
