Benefit compliance

Often overlooked, handbooks are an important form of documentation that the IRS or DOL will most likely request during an audit, says attorney Patricia Moran.

As co-founder of Captain401, Lee launched an online platform that helps small businesses quickly and easily set up 401(k) plans.

With reporting requirements soaring, brokers are turning to their own regulatory division to help clients, says Richard Asensio, director of compliance at Burnham Benefits.

Bill Kite and D&S Agency are coming up with creative ways employers can meet health care reform requirements.

Chris Schutt of Digital Benefit Advisors says ACA compliance requirements present one of the biggest challenges for clients.

It is not unheard of for violations to cost a company millions of dollars plus attorney’s fees, one expert cautions.

It is not unheard of for violations to cost a company millions of dollars plus attorney’s fees. An employer could also end up paying for their ex-employees’ health coverage if premiums are collected improperly.

Brokers can help employers equip themselves with best practices to manage FMLA administration, employee productivity at work.

Large employers are accustomed to intricate benefit rules, including those pertaining to the shared responsibilities of related businesses, but the ACA now requires individualized rather than consolidated reporting.

New regulations are exceedingly complex, and the penalties for non-compliance are steep.

While employers can equip themselves with best practices to manage FMLA administration, it’s also important to focus on helping employees manage their productivity at work.

With dozens of state and federal agencies enforcing hundreds of employment and benefits-related laws, advisers can help new employers avoid common administrative missteps.

The DOL reported that 67.2% of employee benefit plans investigated in 2015 resulted in financial penalties or other corrective actions. Are your clients ready?

The DOL reported that 67.2% of employee benefit plans investigated in 2015 resulted in financial penalties or other corrective actions. Are your clients ready?

With dozens of state and federal agencies enforcing hundreds of employment and benefits-related laws, the administrative burden of running a company can be overwhelming.

Six questions to ask when considering whether a benefit tech vendor is the right fit for an employer client.

No one technology solution is right for every employer. Documenting your needs and goals is the first step to determine the right service.

Employers filing taxes must be diligent when classifying independent contractor and employees.

Leslie Straus leads a fast-growing division of The Benefit Companies that focuses solely on helping employers tackle the problem of tracking, monitoring and analyzing employee data.

Given the growing regulatory climate, some brokerages are finding it makes financial sense to employ their own lawyers.