Since efforts to the contain COVID-19 pandemic rapidly shut down the U.S. economy in mid-March, about 38.6 million initial unemployment insurance claims have been filed under state programs.

Employees who are concerned they might expose an at-risk member of their household can sign and submit a document to take leave until May 31.

The lack of seamless plan-to-plan asset portability prevents participants from easily moving and consolidating their 401(k) savings, leaving them open to the temptation to prematurely cash out their 401(k) accounts from prior employers’ plans.

Deadline extended: Who will join the ranks of the Top Women in Benefit Advising? The deadline to nominate an outstanding adviser elevating the status of women in the industry is Monday, June 1.

The impact of COVID-19 on the workforce and business has only reinforced the importance of leave policies and the value of protection offered through disability insurance.

The pandemic is an opportunity for companies to adjust their communication strategies and business values to connect with employees.

Those who are bereaved need comfort from each other and extra effort needs to be made to reach out and encourage employees to take advantage of their EAPs.

Postmates began developing autonomous delivery robots in 2017, and now fleet operators have transitioned to operating them from home.

Now more than ever, employees need options for meeting their short-term financial needs without compromising their long-term finances.

Getting back to work requires thoughtful planning to ease employee fears and optimize mental and physical health.

The usual time to sign up for health insurance is during open enrollment but businesses and the Marketplace allow you to make changes to your health insurance anytime if certain major life events happen.

Joblessness now stands at the most since the Great Depression era of the 1930s after the coronavirus pandemic brought the U.S. economy to a standstill.

The stress caused by high bills and medical debt can increase employees’ risk of a range of physical and mental health problems.

Until there is a proven vaccine, businesses need to lead the way in adopting new processes and technologies to safeguard their employees.

For advisers and their clients, the crisis has ushered in a new era for mental health, caregiving and telemedicine platforms

According to some estimates from a leading national health insurer, there could be more than 2.3 million people who will seek elective surgeries in the coming year.

The coronavirus pandemic confronts advisers with new challenges — and opportunities — as demand for wellness and telemedicine plans surges

The CARES Act waiver of penalties for premature 401(k) withdrawals may hurt the very American workers and families the Act is supposed to help.

25 million Americans do not have high-speed internet access, and as many as 14 million have no internet access at all.

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