Compliance

Requirements can be difficult to follow, but mistakes can cost a broker and their client big money in fines, penalties, civil lawsuits, audits and more, says Word & Brown’s Marc McGinnis.

FirstPerson’s Katy Stowers worked as an ERISA lawyer but now delivers benefit oversight and deliverables at the Indianapolis benefits consultancy.

A recent court's decision effectively nullifies the DOL's overtime rule in its entirety.

Just because an employee didn’t request after-hours pay doesn’t excuse an employer's obligation to pay — but a recent court decision could make overtime policies a bit thornier.

Senior Vice President of Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance Pamela Anne Files is using her knowledge and experience in the broker industry to inform legislators about worker needs.

Companies are thinking short term when they need to be evaluating the long-term impact that intuitive software programs could have on their bottom line.

Companies are thinking short term when they need to be evaluating the long-term impact that intuitive software programs could have on their bottom line.

Senior Vice President of Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance Pamela Anne Files is using her knowledge and experience in the broker industry to inform legislators about worker needs.

A recent court decision sends a warning signal to employers in all states that marijuana in the workplace is complex and will require all employers to navigate a veritable minefield.

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

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

Despite uncertainty over reform efforts in Washington, employers need to prepare for next year now.

Employers must take great care to avoid a situation where it is deemed a worker was fired because of the claim.

Senate bill would remove noncompliance penalty, but observers caution industry to withhold any celebration of a change in the definition of a full-time employee.

Senate bill would remove noncompliance penalty, but observers caution industry to withhold any celebration of a change in the definition of a full-time employee.

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

Employers must take great care to avoid a situation where it is deemed a worker was fired because of the claim.

In light of the relatively new presidential administration, employers are wondering whether and how the EEOC and its processes will change, and attorney John Lord offers his thoughts.

Severance agreements are ripe with potential tax planning challenges and opportunities. Before drafting that next agreement, beware the following three traps.

With a patchwork of laws mapping across the country, remaining compliant in compensation practices is becoming even more challenging.