Employee benefits

Bridge, Docebo and Litmos are some of the companies providing e-learning platforms to help employers hone workers’ skills.

Many claims filed by former employees have a very low chance of success, but that does not eliminate the need for the employer to put in the time and money to fight them.

Low salaries and subpar industry growth forecasts had these careers ranking low this year in an annual list by CareerCast.

Lists showing the top carriers and brokers across the country were amongst the most viewed.

Bridge, Docebo and Litmos are some of the companies providing e-learning platforms to help employers hone workers’ skills.

Marriott, HotTopic and Unilever use intelligent software applications to vet candidates.

Mitch McConnell says the compromise tax bill from House and Senate negotiators will end the health law’s requirement that all individuals buy insurance or pay a fine.

As the generation grows older, traditional benefits become more important and they expect a broader range of services than are currently offered.

Retirees who have reached the age of 70 1/2 should take required minimum distributions from tax-deferred accounts, while those who are younger should draw from their taxable accounts.

The new year will see a continuation of the trends from 2017 that have affected employers — but with a sharp focus on insurance company acquisitions and opioid regulations.

Retirees who have reached the age of 70 1/2 should take required minimum distributions from tax-deferred accounts, while those who are younger should draw from their taxable accounts.

Large-scale employers are seeing the perks of helping nursing mothers while on business trips.

The financial services firm will offer the new benefit in the wake of notable data hacks.

With the right steps, workers can reduce their tax liability, as well as new sources of retirement income with different tax treatments,

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is on the rise among younger generations, and can have astronomical cost effects for both employees and firms.

Opinions on the outcome of health reform efforts, emerging technology and plan design innovation were among the most popular EBA commentary articles of the year.

The financial services firm will offer the new benefit in the wake of notable data hacks.

The telecom giant is facing an Employee Retirement Income Security Act lawsuit, filed by an employee who says the company mismanaged funds.

The last month of the year saw a bevy of new hires and promotions inside companies that operate in the employee benefit arena.

From DACA to the tightening of workplace visas, there has been a clear uptick in immigration enforcement activity and clients are feeling the impact on keeping compliant.