In a 2015 Executive Order, President Obama directed the DOL to issue regulations requiring federal contractors to provide paid sick leave to their employees. The DOL issued a final rule on Sept. 29.

The busiest and most stressful time of the year for HR and benefits professionals is fast approaching. Although it can be daunting, benefits consultants Rosemary Hughes and Suzannah Gill offer tips on how to make the process successful.

How employers format questions can improve response rates, says Steffen Maier.

There are two foundational pieces that are often missing from plans, says adviser Andy Torelli.

Largest U.S. life insurer, will phase out the use of Peanuts characters in its marketing.

Claims increased by 13,000 to 260,000 in the period ended Oct. 15, a Labor Department report showed Thursday in Washington.

The increase provides an opportunity for employers looking to attract new talent, says WorldatWork.

With new ACA regulations potentially changing how plans operate, Bill Bade of Milliman offers solutions on to stay prepared.

Changing health plans, Carolinas HealthCare System had to ramp up its employee outreach.

IRAs are not subject to as many rules, allowing investors to make withdrawals that conform to their portfolio strategy.

The best advisers live up to their management role and are constantly learning and elevating their firms, says columnist Wendy Keneipp.

IRAs are not subject to as many rules, allowing investors to make withdrawals that conform to their portfolio strategy.

In this evolving healthcare landscape, employee attraction and retention remain paramount, says Lockton’s Carrie Barth.

Industry experts say workers should invest in both HSAs and 401(k) plans to retire comfortably.

Prudential Financial analysis shows improved financial wellness, productivity from customized packages.

The increase provides an opportunity for employers looking to attract new talent, says WorldatWork.

Invesco Consulting’s Lisa Kueng says the trick is to get plan participants to visualize what they want their lives to look like after work.

Company is the first major U.S. health insurer to post third-quarter results, and investors will use the results as a barometer for the rest of the industry.

Trends for 2017 show prices outpacing inflation and wage increases.

As we mark National Save for Retirement Week, plan sponsors should consider what they can do to power portability so that employees can improve their outcomes.