Benefit compliance

While these perks are welcome among new parents, they can come at a cost if employers are not careful about how they implement their parental leave policies.

Companies, for instance, need to determine whether closing the office for the storm means having to pay employees who stay home.

Uber Technologies may be cutting costs by misclassifying its California drivers as independent contractors, according to a lawsuit.

The ruling is a step in the right direction. But be warned: There are too many unknowns for companies to begin offering the program.

The ruling is a step in the right direction. But be warned: There are too many unknowns for companies to begin offering the program.

As state and local municipalities plant the regulatory seeds to stem the pay gap between men and women, clients need to remain vigilant as a patchwork of policies blankets the nation.

As state and local municipalities plant the regulatory seeds to stem the pay gap between men and women, employers need to remain vigilant as the patchwork of policies blankets the nation.

Companies often get overtime compliance wrong and those mistakes can get very expensive, very quickly.

While a recent IRS private letter ruling is generating some buzz, employers need to do their homework before proceeding with this type of program on their own.

The ERISA Industry Committee requests that the agency “clearly articulate that such contributions will not affect the tax-qualified status of an employer’s retirement plan.”

The guidance is likely to expand the scope of federal contractors that are exempt from the prohibition on discrimination against employees and applicants based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

While the act is broadly applicable to qualifying businesses, employers should pay special attention to their duties under the act.

Senators Lankford and Cruz proposed bills to repeal language in the Internal Revenue Code, but will this save nonprofits from taxes or open them up to more complex reporting processes?

Senators Lankford and Cruz proposed bills to repeal language in the Internal Revenue Code, but will this save nonprofits from taxes or open them up to more complex reporting processes?

If signed into law, employers should assess their current practices and determine whether any changes need to be made before the Oct. 1 deadline.

A recent ruling in the Golden State required Starbucks to pay a worker for tasks he performed after clocking out.

A recent ruling in the Golden State required Starbucks to pay a worker for tasks he performed after clocking out.

Most healthcare entities have adapted to the major privacy requirements but the thicket of regulations still leaves some traps for the unwary.

From overtime rules to biometric timekeeping, a patchwork of laws and regulations can make compensation benefits a tricky business for employers.

The proposed changes to health savings accounts will require employee notifications and communication efforts as well as enrollment system and payroll changes.