Employers mixed on how to share tax reform savings with employees
Companies are more likely to offer one-time bonuses and minimum wage increases rather than lasting changes to their benefits package, according to a new survey.
Benefit management
Lowe’s expands family benefits, hands out employee bonuses
The home improvement retailer has added adoption assistance and stretched paid parental leave while also allowing new employees to enroll in health benefits sooner.
Growing a book of business in the cannabis market
While still an up-and-coming industry, Rising Star in Advising Matt Gilroy is diving head first into the field and is already seeing a profit.
Benefits Think 8 things to know about ACA employer shared responsibility letters
Given the penalty amounts, the importance of keeping an eye out for the IRS statements and acting quickly cannot be overstated, says benefits consultant Zack Pace.
Zack Pace
CBIZ
Benefits Think An annual retirement plan ‘check-up’ may be just what the doctor ordered
Now is the time to consider implementing operational checkups for tax-qualified retirement plans to ensure they're in compliance, says attorney Kathleen Dreyfus Bardunias.
Kathleen Dreyfus Bardunias
Foley & Lardner
Benefits Think The tax law’s hidden loopholes that await broker-dealers
Passed hastily, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act may have unintended consequences that could soon be identified by the IRS.
Employers mixed on how to share tax reform savings with employees
Companies are more likely to offer one-time bonuses and minimum wage increases rather than lasting changes to their benefits package, according to a new survey.
Rhino Foods serves up creative benefits for workers
The specialty ice cream maker offers on-site resources for employees to hone English language skills, navigate daily challenges and access emergency loans to be more strategic in talent management.
Benefits Think 10 questions about the legality of management carve-outs
Although the IRS is not currently enforcing aspects of executive benefits in group health plans, employers must stay compliant.
Christine P. Roberts
Mullen & Henzell L.L.P.
Hostess sweetens benefits package with bonuses, free Twinkies
The cake maker is providing hourly employees with a cash reward, a 401(k) contribution and a year’s supply of its products.
Gallagher data highlights cost-shifting alternatives
Best-in-class employers are pursuing more meaningful solutions to controlling healthcare costs in the talent war.
Benefits Think Don’t be fooled by conventional wisdom: Advisers are vital in OE
Optimizing enrollment and improving engagement means providing real service to employees and the companies they work for.
Ron Kleiman
BenefitVision
Chipotle spices up benefits package following tax reform
More than 71,000 hourly and salaried employees will receive bonuses, new training and expanded parental leave.
Amid an acquisition wave, Alera Group buys Wilson Albers & Co.
Not stopping after scooping up four brokerages at the beginning of the month, the Deerfield, lll., benefits consortium continues to grow.
Growing a book of business in the cannabis market
While still an up-and-coming industry, Rising Star in Advising Matt Gilroy is diving head first into the field and is already seeing a profit.
HR leading the way toward digital transformation at Monsanto
The agriculture giant is using dashboards that help managers monitor employee performance and training progress, explains Dipankar Bandyopadhyay.
Chipotle spices up benefits package following tax reform
More than 71,000 hourly and salaried employees will receive bonuses, new training and expanded parental leave.
Benefits Think How to determine ‘reasonable’ compensation for a broker
Advisers who rely on the Best Interest Contract Exemption need to comply with the three Impartial Conduct Standards, otherwise they fall under non-exempt prohibited transactions.
Josh Waldbeser
Drinker Biddle
GrubHub drivers ruled contractors in gig-economy milestone
In a significant court decision on the status of gig-economy workers, a federal judge ruled drivers for GrubHub are independent contractors and not employees.
Benefits Think 10 questions about the legality of management carve-outs
Although the IRS is not currently enforcing aspects of executive benefits in group health plans, employers must stay compliant.
Christine P. Roberts
Mullen & Henzell L.L.P.