Employee benefits

Retired Sears workers want to create a committee to protect their interests after a retiree died shortly after his life insurance was canceled.

This move addresses “the absolute lowest hanging fruit” when it comes to fixing the health insurance market, one expert says.

Initiatives like Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway’s Haven may be key to improving drug transparency, says one PBM CEO.

Small- and medium-sized companies will have access to the software platform’s database of benefit advisers.

The potential impact could be extensive and employers need to be prepared.

The financial institution has agreed to pay $5 million to resolve a discrimination claim filed by a male employee who alleged the bank’s parental leave policy was biased against dads.

As workers bear the brunt of healthcare costs, employers can take actionable steps to help, including funding employees' health savings accounts.

Initiatives like Amazon, JPMorgan Chase and Berkshire Hathaway’s Haven may be key to improving drug transparency, says one PBM CEO.

Workers say they are less satisfied with their defined contribution plans and would like to see more investment options.

“If you only focus on student loans, then you’ve lost 10 years of retirement planning,” says one expert.

An average couple aged 65 who are about to retire this year will need $285,000 to cover healthcare expenses.

From virtual reality and gamification to mobile apps and wellness videos, these visionaries are using technology to help employers get their employees healthier, happier and more engaged than ever before.

The company’s new policy will offer new mothers a minimum of 26 weeks of paid time off.

Workers say they are less satisfied with their defined contribution plans and would like to see more investment options.

Executives are making career changes in the brokerage, pharmacy benefit and insurance industries.

The limit on deductible contributions to health savings accounts will jump by $50 for individuals and $100 for families next year.

The deadline for nominations has been extended. Honorees will be selected based on contributions to the field and work elevating women in the industry.

Account balances for workers who changed jobs were 60% lower than those who stayed with one employer for a four-year period, according to one study.

The restaurant chain is now offering workers the ability to consult external work advisers using the mobile app Bravely.

As much as 46% believe Medicare will cover the costs of long-term care.