Benefit management

Student loan repayment, flexible work schedules and retirement funding are among the perks younger workers are looking for from an employer.

The Summary of Benefits and Coverage document has undergone its first major restructuring since 2012 and may have some employers questioning if they are in compliance with group health plan standards, says attorney Carl C. Lammers.

Implementing a policy that allows workers’ four-legged friends isn’t as daunting as some may believe, and can give back tenfold through increased engagement and less absenteeism.

The DOJ on Wednesday urged a federal appeals court in Manhattan to reject a lawsuit by a former skydiving instructor who claims he was fired for being gay.

Relying solely on software platforms to choose health plans and enroll employees without expert interaction can cost time and money, and can even lead to compliance issues.

Through a blog and newsletter, the chief compliance officer for benefit firm Vita Companies helps clients navigate regulation.

Employees of the tech firm will be able to take four weeks of paid time off to take care of an ailing immediate family member.

Relying solely on software platforms to choose health plans and enroll employees without expert interaction can cost time and money, and can even lead to compliance issues.

Comprehensive onboarding, employee recognition programs, company events and mentoring are key.

It’s business as usual for now, as changes would take years to implement, attorney says at EBA’s Workplace Benefits Mania conference.