Employee benefits

Mandated leave laws are ever-evolving, so employers should consistently be cross-checking their policies against federal, state and local laws.

Advisers are playing an important role in the rapid growth of the small and mid-sized software solutions industry.

Advisers who are averse to change may face an uphill battle when it comes to attracting new clients.

Research points to automation, robotics and advances in safety as contributing factors to a decrease in claims frequency. However, severity is up — and wearables could help.

Employers will find most value and impact when all internal and external stakeholders work as a team instead of independent siloes.

Advisers should focus on bringing new holistic financial wellness offerings to clients.

Workers, 35 and under, view stock plan benefits differently than older generations, and want greater participation in companies’ growth potential.

Benefit managers may need to review cost accumulator programs for specialty medications under recent regulations.

Baby boomers expect Social Security to be their primary source for paying for retirement, while Generation Xers and millennials are looking at other means, says Wells Fargo.

By getting more information in front of workers, benefit managers can help them make smarter decisions and select the best options.

As a way to improve employee retention, companies are increasingly offering benefits like adoption and surrogacy reimbursement to create a fully inclusive and diverse workplace.

Baby boomers expect Social Security to be their primary source for paying for retirement, while Generation Xers and millennials are looking at other means, says Wells Fargo.

By supporting pain management solutions that don’t involve pills, experts say HR is in a position to help turn the tide on the crisis.

The number of employers offering workers student debt help has risen to 8% from 4%, according to SHRM.

The son of the late Supreme Court justice is “highly respected,” industry leaders say, noting the younger Scalia’s industry and institutional knowledge would be a benefit to businesses.

Assuring employees of their data privacy in your client's benefits communication is key to increasing clinic utilization.

From large employers like Walmart, to those with smaller employee populations, addressing a fragmented and expensive healthcare system is a top priority.

A pending court case is the latest to highlight the challenges employers face when considering remote accommodations from an employee with a medical condition.

The outgoing secretary’s deputy, Patrick Pizzella, will be named acting secretary of the department.