Compensation
Compensation
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Its not enough to simply post a summary plan description on an employers intranet to satisfy the ERISA requirement that such information be furnished to plan participants.
May 21 -
Covered Californias Small Employer Health Options Program (SHOP) is growing, but a private-sector competitor to the state-run HIX is growing even faster.
May 21 -
Commentary: While an employee assistance program may be promoted to employees when its launched, it quickly becomes lost in the collection of employee benefits and is rarely utilized. To maximize its value, ask whether your prospective vendor includes some of the following services.
May 20 -
If your retirement plan provider hasnt yet entered the mobile app market, you could be missing out on an important opportunity to educate your 401(k) plan members.
May 20 -
Commentary: This is due in large part to improvements in health care, more ways to accommodate people with disabilities and changes in the workplace itself especially the growing acceptance of telework, says Aetnas Liz Incze.
May 20 -
Transparency and flexibility are among the attributes brokers look for when implementing a wellness program, EBA survey shows.
May 20 -
Now in their 24th year, the Benny Awards recognize excellence in the employee benefits/human resources field. Here's how you can nominate a deserving benefits professional.
May 20 -
Startup introduces solutions to help organizations better manage employees and to provide company leaders with HR analytics reports.
May 20 -
Employer stock as an investment option in 401(k) accounts is rapidly disappearing but not yet close to extinction.
May 20 -
Multiple signs point to growth in voluntary benefits sales, but employers would like to see a change in how their employees sign up for the benefit, according to new LIMRA data, released Tuesday.
May 20 -
What happens if the U.S. Supreme Court decides next month to eliminate federal subsidies for as many as 10 million consumers in 37 states and carriers are unable to cover claims based on rates they've already submitted to Healthcare.gov?
May 20 -
Commentary: Many executives find themselves having to choose to either pay salary continuation or administer seasonal layoffs. Whats needed in this scenario is an alternative benefit that supports both the interest of the employee and the organization.
May 19 -
Theres plenty of complexity when it comes to determining premiums, and brokers can help clients understand exactly whats in their policy.
May 19 -
To avoid breach of fiduciary duty claims in the future, retirement plan sponsors need to reexamine the investment policy statement for their 401(k) plans to make sure they are doing enough to make sure workers retirement funds are invested in the lowest fee and best investments possible.
May 19 -
Commentary: The employer-based retirement plan model has been full of flaws for years, and this ruling is a step in the right direction.
May 19 -
Commentary: Supreme Court decision yields universal agreement that fiduciary duty is an ongoing responsibility, affirms four best practices for plan advisers to follow.
May 19 -
Although legal experts are unanimously proclaiming that SCOTUS' ruling in Tibble will significantly expand 401(k) plan litigation, one expert shares his doubts.
May 19 -
Theres no surprise retirement readiness is a top concern among small employers, with their employees are most at risk a conversation that took center stage when President Barack Obama unveiled the MyRA initiative for employers last year.
May 19 -
Commentary: Smart brokers provide awesome service, killer expertise and modern technology solutions that can compete with any online platform.
May 18 -
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision Monday that could have far-reaching implications for how long a retirement plan participant has to sue an employer for breach of fiduciary duty in a 401(k) plan.
May 18