Employment and benefit-related legislation

The bill provides paid sick leave, aid to states and food assistance.

Companies relying on gig workers feel the ruling is "a threat to [employees'] flexibility and income."

Some states are enacting laws that may help equalize pay, but it may not be enough.

A $15/hour federal minimum wage would backfire, according to recent findings from the Competitive Enterprise Institute.

When resigning employees return company cell phones and computers, they may not have logged out of personal email accounts. An attorney tells employers why they shouldn't read those messages.

Presidential hopefuls discuss workplace rights, equal pay and increased benefits for veterans.

The Democratic presidential contender proposes six months of paid family and medical leave for all workers.

In addition to increasing the age limit for required minimum distributions, the bill also makes it easier for employers to unite and form joint retirement plans.

Microsoft, Levi Strauss, XPO Logistics and more are calling on Congress to pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which would require employers to make accommodations for expectant mothers in the workplace.

Companies face a complicated array of laws on workplace policies and drug testing. Here are just a few they need to keep in mind.

Alex Azar says plans with higher deductibles "should incentivize patients to choose care options with more competitive prices.”

Senators Lankford and Cruz proposed bills to repeal language in the Internal Revenue Code, but will this save nonprofits from taxes or open them up to more complex reporting processes?

Senators Lankford and Cruz proposed bills to repeal language in the Internal Revenue Code, but will this save nonprofits from taxes or open them up to more complex reporting processes?

From paid sick leave to workplace harassment, employers have a bevy of compliance challenges from the federal, state and local levels, says attorney Diana Bardes.

Tax reform, paid leave laws and overtime regulations are some of the changes business owners are considering as they plan for the year ahead.

The list outlines the current standards business owners must follow and the anticipated changes that should be considered as they plan for the year ahead.

Possible changes to individual insurance markets and the viability of state and federal health insurance exchanges could put clients in a bind.

Retirement and welfare plans are not subject to DOL regulation, reversing three appellate decisions on the matter.

Retirement and welfare plans are not subject to DOL regulation, reversing three appellate decisions on the matter.

Proposal would deliver grants to back the development of benefit models for contracts, self-employed and temp workers.