Benefit compliance

Though the proposed rule doesn’t reach the limits of Obama’s 2016 rule, small and midsize companies argue it creates administrative burdens.

Employers are free to tackle their hefty pension obligations through a one-time, lump-sum payout to retirees and beneficiaries.

The lack of federal legislation around time off for new moms and dads has been disappointing, but this inertia has had one positive side effect: growing state leadership in championing the cause.

The high court said judges “are appointed for life, not for eternity,” in setting aside a pay-discrimination ruling written by a jurist who died a week and a half before the decision was issued.

Companies often fail to implement the unique FICA tax rules applied to NQDC plans and this can create confusion.

Five police officers filed complaints alleging their employer violated their right to pump breast milk on the job. The suit highlights why companies need to be up to date on employment laws.

Employers favoring arbitration and wishing to soften the time and expense of litigation should consider adding delegation clauses in employment agreements.

The ride-share companies asked a judge to block a New York City rule setting a minimum wage for drivers.

The consequences for wage theft can be severe, but there are a number of ways employers can be mindful of problems.

Advisers who stay abreast of changing health insurance regulations and employment law increase their value to employers.

The Trump administration’s effort to let companies with religious or moral objections opt out of ACA contraception requirements hit a roadblock on the eve of the new rules taking effect.

The law would require private businesses with five or more employees to give at least 10 days of paid vacation a year.

A new report finds that 27.6 million female workers of childbearing age do not have basic necessities for nursing at work.

A new report finds that 27.6 million female workers of childbearing age do not have basic necessities for nursing at work.

From managing paid leave policies to addressing employee drug use, employers can expect to have their hands full in the coming year. But these strategies can help.

Companies everywhere should take note as the legislation follows the national trend of state-level paid sick leave laws.

The HR software company has added Indeed, MetLife, UnitedHealthcare, Paycor, Proliant and InfoArmor to its platform.

From managing paid leave policies to addressing employee drug use, employers can expect to have their hands full this year. But these strategies can help.

2018 was a busy year for benefits professionals as they strategized their offerings. Here are some of the good, bad and ugliest trends of the year.

The IRS increased the annual contribution limit for flexible spending accounts late in the year — but is it worth the hassle to make changes to your plan?