Employee benefits

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.

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

Supporters say the bill will help close the wage gap, but some employers such as Comcast are fighting back.

Clients can end up with $1 million in retirement by saving $298 every month and maintain an investment portfolio consisting of stocks, corporate bonds and municipal bonds.

Amid uncertainty, all industry stakeholders can count on one thing: the momentum powering value-based care will continue unhindered.

Clients can end up with $1 million in retirement by saving $298 every month and maintain an investment portfolio consisting of stocks, corporate bonds and municipal bonds.

Plan sponsors must watch out for tax law changes and rising interest rates, experts say.

Legal activity in the year ahead could confront employers with class action lawsuits, a report by Seyfarth shows.

The number of employees enrolling in benefits through the marketplaces has risen 92% in the last year and a half.

The President’s action signals to the country his intent at replacing his predecessor’s signature healthcare policy. But companies shouldn’t change course just yet, experts say.

The transaction would violate antitrust laws by reducing competition among insurers, U.S. District Judge John D. Bates in Washington ruled on Monday.