Law and regulation

Even a well-planned and justified firing could raise issues that would prevent quick resolution in court.

With no national standard, daunting compliance challenges for employers are striking up across multiple jurisdictions, says attorney Steven K. Ludwig.

New law could have far-reaching implications for companies, even if they are not headquartered in New York state.

With no national standard, daunting compliance challenges for employers are striking up across multiple jurisdictions, says attorney Steven K. Ludwig.

Potential exposure to litigation can be reduced by identifying key business practices that need modification.

But, as in the House bill, states could receive waivers of some of Obamacare’s consumer protections including provision of 'essential health benefits.'

Brokers can maximize the value of their clients’ 401(k) participation and group health offerings by ensuring employers meet timely regulatory obligations.

When hiring a third-party financial partner, employee benefit consultants must look at data, technology and documentation.

Lawsuits against Cigna self-insured plans for alleged fraudulent behavior is a warning for employers that there will be more, says attorney Brenna A. Davenport.

A substantial watering-down of the protections in the rule is possible, says Carol Buckmann, so the ultimate status of the new regulation is still in question.

Employers and trade groups are monitoring congressional talk reexamining the tax-favored standing of workplace savings plans.

A substantial watering-down of the protections in the rule is possible, says Carol Buckmann, so the ultimate status of the new regulation is still in question.

Lawsuits against Cigna self-insured plans for alleged fraudulent behavior is a warning for employers that there will be more, says attorney Brenna A. Davenport.

Advisers and trade groups are monitoring congressional talk reexamining the tax-favored standing of workplace savings plans.

Although enactment takes place on June 9, the DOL could issue more changes before the full effect of the rule is felt, says attorney Ilene H. Ferenczy.

Industry group hoped for more time to makes sense of ‘murkiness’ before June 9 implementation date.

There is "no principled legal basis" to do so, Labor Secretary Acosta says.

Industry trade group’s SVP Joel Wood discusses what might happen on Capitol Hill and why employers need to get their clients involved.

Attorneys Dan Clark and Elizabeth Howard explain how a health system recently was ordered to pay $750,000 to a widow because the provider ignored its insurance procedures.

Industry trade group's SVP Joel Wood discusses what might happen on Capitol Hill and why advisers need to get their clients involved.