Employee benefits

As research connects wellness to increased productivity and performance, companies now see the programs as “must have,” says Virgin Pulse CEO Chris Boyce.

Incorporating traditionally self-selected benefits into the auto-enrollment process could lead to greater participation rates, more interest from employees.

Many employers think they have little say during an inspection, but employers have many choices to make, starting as soon as OSHA arrives, says attorney Krista Sterken.

First-time home buyers can withdraw as much as $10,000 from a Roth account without paying taxes and penalties if the account is at least five years old.

HR and benefits professionals are hoping the new president will kill the Cadillac tax, focus on ever-rising healthcare costs and expand access to health savings accounts.

While finances and home life still are leading causes of pressure for employees, general stress levels are down. And wellness programs may be helping.

Changes may be imminent for the Affordable Care Act but provisions continue to emerge amid the debate for a new plan, say attorneys Jean Hemphill and Edward Leeds.

The move to reintroduce legislation that seeks to adjust the cap on Social Security wages and to raise the payroll tax is a step in the right direction in fixing the program's solvency woes, says expert.

Senators and representatives from finance committees of both chambers have introduced a resolution to kill the controversial ACA provision.

Updated technology, including “chatbots,” will help streamline benefits processes for both employers and employees, say Deloitte consultants.

The move to reintroduce legislation that seeks to adjust the cap on Social Security wages and to raise the payroll tax is a step in the right direction in fixing the program's solvency woes, says expert.

These employment-related advances are going to have ‘significant and immediate impact’ in the new year, says attorney Peter Siegel.

As the number of freelance and contract workers increase, so does the demand for more versatile retirement savings options.

As the year gets into full swing, now is a great time for plan sponsors and participants to reevaluate the goals of their retirement plans.

Plan sponsors should consider these best practices as they plan sessions with workers, says retirement adviser Robert Lawton.

Even highly experienced benefit advisers don’t often recognize a greater level of disability protection exists for executives at risk of losing up to 80% of their monthly income.

More retirees are expected to join the gig economy and go on trips that offer unique experiences.

More employers are embracing the idea that a financially aware and secure employee is a happier, healthier and more productive individual.

More retirees are expected to join the gig economy and go on trips that offer unique experiences.

The global chemical company joins a growing number of employers who have started 2017 with enhanced paid leave policies.