Employee benefits

Employers are grappling with slow adoption even as they push high-deductible health plans as a smart bet for more workers.

The company is rolling out egg storage reimbursement, surrogacy reimbursement and genetic testing for its 38,000 U.S. employees, beginning in January.

The agency’s recent private letter ruling tying student loan repayments to a 401(k) isn’t the same as definitive IRS guidance. But employers can take a number of steps in the meantime.

DataPath’s comic book character is one of multiple new ways companies are working to gamify open enrollment.

The longer employees stay home from an injury or illness, the less likely they are to return to work. A supportive management and HR team can change that.

The majority of minority-owned businesses offer more robust benefits than the average employer.

The agency’s recent private letter ruling tying student loan repayments to a 401(k) isn’t the same as definitive IRS guidance. But employers can take a number of steps in the meantime.

Market valuations may not be a reliable tool to use to make investing decisions so it can be prudent for savers to assume low investment returns, says an expert.

The majority of minority-owned businesses offer more robust benefits than the average employer.

Although employer-provided health plans include mental health and substance abuse care benefits, barriers — such as a lack of in-network providers — prevent workers from accessing the care.

Conventional wisdom says to wait as long as possible to claim retirement benefits, but there are exceptions to the rule.

The number of states cracking down on wage inequity among marginalized groups is growing. Here’s how companies can pinpoint unconscious bias and avoid costly lawsuits, according to a labor attorney.

The Trump administration this week proposed to allow U.S. employees to use tax-free health reimbursement arrangements to shop for coverage in the individual market. Here’s what it means for employers.

Reinventing a new life may involve uncovering new interests and a new way to live after you leave your career.

The Camel and Newport cigarette maker is also offering new moms and dads an additional period of flexible scheduling for eight months following the leave benefit.

The proposed rule from the Labor Department would allow small companies with a common owner or those in the same trade group to band together and create multi-employer plans.

Budgeting for benefits can be a difficult task for employers. But these tips can make the task easier than ever.

While more employers are offering a flu shot benefit, it can be difficult to get workers to sign up.