Employee benefits

The DOL issued its final rule implementing Executive Order 13706, which mandates certain federal contractors and subcontractors offer paid sick leave to their employees.

Evacuation orders are being issued as Hurricane Matthew bears down on the Southeastern United States. Employees and employers working in areas affected by the oncoming storm are balancing their personal and professional lives during these anxious times.

Contractors must provide at least one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, says attorney Leanne Mehrman.

Medicare is needlessly complicated so people often become paralyzed, cannot make a decision and end up doing nothing, says an expert.

States are seeking justification from drug companies for the high cost of their products, says Frenkel Benefits’ Craig Hasday.

How should a company determine if its program is serving as the cost-containment solution it was intended to be?

Medicare is needlessly complicated so people often become paralyzed, cannot make a decision and end up doing nothing, says an expert.

Lawyer Christine Roberts provides guidance to applicable large employers on conditional and unconditional payments.

MetLife Inc. has filed for a spinoff of a U.S. retail unit after considering alternate plans to sell the business or exit through an initial public offering.

Employers for the first time are being held accountable for quantitative judgment of their vendors.

Florida’s Manatee County Government has a comprehensive strategy to engage workers in well-being.

Having benefits available to employees that fall under ERISA lays the groundwork for rolling out new, employee-focused initiatives, says financial pro Melissa Horton.

The 10th anniversary of the Pension Protection Act marks the time to evaluate employee retirement preparedness, says Charles Schwab strategist.

The rise of accountable care organizations, narrow networks and bundled payment models are bringing together employers, health plans and providers.

Companies have found a powerful new benefit to add to their arsenal of perks: paid time off to care for sick spouses, parents, and children.

While clients experience various benefits as they age, they still owe taxes after exiting the workforce.

New lawsuit challenges Fidelity’s practices, says benefits lawyer Carol Buckmann.

Benefit administrators can now integrate onboarding and records management into a single software system.

When it comes to workplace security and identity protection, employers are increasingly turning to their brokers for solutions, says EZ Shield’s Angela Murphy.

A UnitedHealthcare survey shows that employees would rather file their taxes than choose a new health plan — but they do comparison shop.