Year in regulation: new policies may not see the light of day
With a new president and Republican control of congress, the fate of many rules prepped to go into effect in 2017 are now in doubt.
Employment and benefit-related legislation
Department of Labor files notice of appeal in overtime suit
The overtime rule was blocked last week, and the Obama administration is fighting the ruling.
Broker input anticipated on new OT rules
Delicate communication challenges, benefits eligibility implications seen.
Benefits Think ADAAA or FMLA: Navigating employee leaves of absence
In most cases, an employer isn’t aware of the proper course of action for determining when or how to help an employee return says The Standard’s Brian Kost.
Brian Kost
Standard Insurance Company
Benefits Think ADAAA or FMLA: Navigating employee leaves of absence
In most cases, an employer isn’t aware of the proper course of action for determining when or how to help an employee return says The Standard’s Brian Kost.
Brian Kost
Standard Insurance Company
4 ways to prepare for new overtime pay regulations
New cloud-based technology may be required to monitor employee work hours.
Benefits Think DOL overtime will have ‘considerable’ impact on all employers
The DOL's overtime rule is out and all employers, both large and small, are sure to be affected, says lawyer John Schifino.
John Schifino
Burr & Forman LLP
Benefits Think DOL overtime rules announced with ‘considerable’ impact on all employers
The DOL's overtime rule is out and all employers, both large and small, are sure to be affected, says lawyer John Schifino.
John Schifino
Burr & Forman LLP
Presidential election shaping benefit policy discussions
Campaign issues ranging from paid leave to gender pay gaps will affect the legal landscape for employers, says SHRM’s Mike Aitken.
Presidential election shaping benefit policy discussions
Benefit issues ranging from the paid leave to the gender pay gap and overtimes rules could drastically affect the legal landscape for employers, said SHRM’s Mike Aitken in Washington, D.C. this week.
ACA uncertainty reminds brokers to embrace change
At a NAHU summit, panel discusses future of healthcare reform and why brokers are needed now more than ever.
Benefits Think Obama administration offers ACA transition relief for student employees
In joint guidance issued last week the DOL, Treasury and HHS clarified the application of health care reform provisions on student health coverage.
Patricia Moran
Mintz Levin
Broader employment definitions may lead to DOL violations
Businesses that share employees or use contractors may become legally responsible for wage and hour violations committed by another employer. Employers that utilize alternative employment arrangements need to be mindful of these rules to avoid facing liability for another entity’s mistakes.
