Benefit compliance

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.

Scheduling on-site training, attending webinars and preparing yearly checklists are among the best ways employers can fulfill their responsibilities.

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.

Recently, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals heard an appeal seeking the reinstatement of a Title VII claim on sexual orientation.

Group will focus on passage of the Commonsense Reporting Act.

The Healthy Working Families Act requires employers to provide up to 40 hours of coverage per year.

Group will focus on passage of the Commonsense Reporting Act.

Advisers are not required to find the best investment for clients -- only what is considered in their best interest.

The NLRB has recently taken one step forward, two steps back in providing certainty to employers that use independent contractors.

Plan sponsors should keep in mind that while the coverage isn’t legally required, it’s needed protection if breach accusations occur.

Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Tom Reed speak at NAHU’s Capitol Conference sharing House proposals for future insurance legislation.

Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Tom Reed speak at NAHU’s Capitol Conference sharing House proposals for future insurance legislation.

Aflac, Chipotle, Starbucks and Visa are among the employers investing their tax savings back into the workplace.

Trump administration legislative priorities, insurance company business moves, increasing state autonomy and Federal Reserve monetary policy will all influence benefit stakeholders.

Employers who failed to provide affordable healthcare are receiving notification of fines ranging from $2,080 to $3,480 per employee.

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.

Employers who failed to provide affordable healthcare are receiving notification of fines ranging from $2,080 to $3,480 per employee.

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.

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.

Passed hastily, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act may have unintended consequences that could soon be identified by the IRS.