Benefit compliance

An increase in DOL audits warrants a much closer inspection by employers and their advisers to ensure compliance and proper administration.

While there are political obstacles to federal action, a number of local initiatives have been undertaken that benefit professionals need to understand.

EBN Benefits Technology Innovator Tom Avery couldn’t find a technology product to meet his clients’ enrollment, compliance and administration needs — so he created one.

An appeal currently pending in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals once again reminds employers the importance of maintaining accurate time records and policies.

The Golden State continues its lead in restricting use of such records with the FEHC recently finalizing new regulations that further limit an employer’s ability to use criminal history when making employment decisions.

President Trump took aim at IT outsourcing companies, as he ordered a review of H-1B visa programs to favor more skilled and highly paid applicants.

An increase in DOL audits warrants a much closer look by employers to ensure compliance and proper administration.

With the political obstacles to federal action, a number of employment law initiatives have gone local and employers need to remain vigilant.

The new Supreme Court Justice takes a disciplined, cautious approach and rejects expansive views of employment laws, explains lawyer Mark Phillips.

The Big Apple is becoming the next municipality to restrict employers from asking job applicants for past wages.