Benefits Think Prepare now for NY paid family leave implementation
New law could have far-reaching implications for companies, even if they are not headquartered in New York state.
Breanna Scott
The Standard
FMLA
Employer group urges Christie to veto paid family leave expansion
Proposed legislation in New Jersey will be financially and administratively taxing to large employers, especially those that operate in every state, says ERISA Industry Committee.
Benefits Think State and local leave laws cause legal strife
With no national standard, daunting compliance challenges for employers are striking up across multiple jurisdictions, says attorney Steven K. Ludwig.
Steven K. Ludwig
Fox Rothschild LLP
More employers turn to outsourcing for leave management
Despite being in place for years, executives are still vexed by mandated employee time off.
Benefits Think Choosing between all-inclusive or circumstantial leave policies
Increased jurisdiction on local and state levels are causing employers to question whether they should have individual rules or blanket regulation, writes attorney Kimberly Ross.
Kimberly A. Ross
Ford & Harrison LLP
Benefits Think Choosing between all-inclusive or circumstantial leave policies
Increased jurisdiction on local and state levels are causing employers to question whether they should have individual rules or blanket regulation, writes attorney Kimberly Ross.
Kimberly A. Ross
Ford & Harrison LLP
Benefits Think 2016: They say all politics is local; now employment law is too
The end of 2016 is a good time to review and consider a subtle shift in employment law which appears to be gaining momentum.
Kevin E. Hyde
Foley & Lardner
The top 10 employee benefit stories of 2016
From expected changes to the ACA, to the embrace of wellness programs to the launch of new private exchanges, it’s been a busy 12 months.
D.C. Council passes paid family leave bill
Challenges mount for the bill as it sees resistance from business community, mayor.
D.C. Council passes paid family leave bill
Challenges mount for the bill as it sees resistance from business community, mayor.
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.
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.
How this election will change employee benefits
Whether Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump takes the oath of office next January, she or he will have to deal with the Affordable Care Act and the Cadillac tax, but parental leave might be on the ropes.
Taking a political stance on benefits
Campaign issues are impacting employers in the United States, a new survey finds.
Taking a political stance on benefits
Campaign issues are impacting employers in the United States, a new survey finds.
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
How this election will change employee benefits
Whether Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump takes the oath of office next January, she or he will have to deal with the Affordable Care Act and the Cadillac tax, but parental leave might be on the ropes.
New FMLA employer guide leaves many questions unanswered
DOL outlines companies’ obligation under the statute, but still leaves many issues unresolved, says attorney Jeff Nowak.
Paid family leave increasing in Calif., San Francisco sees further top-up
California’s paid family leave benefits will increase to 60% or 70% of weekly normal earnings beginning in 2018, but as a result of a city ordinance, San Francisco employers will have to top up these benefits to 100% of salary for some workers.
