Law and regulation

Those who violated the employer shared responsibility provision in 2015 are nearing the end of their assessments and based on their responses, have received one of five versions of IRS Letter 227.

86% indicate they have not yet invested in capabilities to verify data that feeds into their systems.

In a major win for employers, SCOTUS held that arbitration agreements with class action waivers do not violate the National Labor Relations Act.

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.

Members of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America met in Washington D.C. to lobby Congress.

DOL regulations provide certain welfare plans relief from the annual review requirement, but non-compliance for applicable employers can come with hefty fees.

The bill aims to help workers think in terms of lifetime income — as opposed to accumulated balances — by requiring benefit statements to include income estimates at least once a year.

Firms should consider the benefits of adding such a policy, who pays the cost and how state regulations fit into the picture.

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.