Benefit compliance

Many of the ACA's nondiscrimination regulations will start to take effect this July, and employers that sponsor group health plans will need to consider the new rules and how they affect matters of design and operation.

The ACA’s waivers for small businesses are ending in 2017, so it’s time for companies to look more closely at their benefit programs, according to adviser Sue Wakamoto-Lee.

The ACA’s waivers for small businesses are ending in 2017, so it’s time for companies to look more closely at their benefit programs, according to adviser Sue Wakamoto-Lee.

in response to employers offering more wellness programs containing financial incentives, the EEOC has issued new guidance.

A program’s structure can determine which laws apply and federal agencies and courts are not always in agreement as to what is required for compliance.

Exclusions or limitations for all healthcare services related to gender transition are specifically characterized as discrimination under the new HHS rules.

Companies need to evaluate whether they will either raise salaries to maintain an exempt status, or begin paying overtime when the employee works more than 40 hours in a single week.

The DOL's overtime rule is out and all employers, both large and small, are sure to be affected, says lawyer John Schifino.

The DOL's overtime rule is out and all employers, both large and small, are sure to be affected, says lawyer John Schifino.

These basic plans are easy to administer and more affordable than fully insured plans, while still meeting legislated requirements under the ACA.