Law and regulation

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.

There’s been little discussion between Clinton and Trump, but plan sponsors remain concerned about post-ACA healthcare.

It would drive employers out of business or out of the state, marginalize benefit brokers and paint consumers into an economic corner.

The Office for Civil Rights will begin investigating breaches or protected health information that affect less than 500 individuals, says attorney Sheryl Feutz-Harter.

The Democrat’s campaign knew of the potential liability to ACA but corrections can be made, argues adviser Craig Hasday.

Although some uncertainties remain, consultants should be preparing clients now for upcoming changes.

Rising Affordable Care Act premiums are a hot election topic, but political fallout from the law will be felt long after the election.

The NLRB is concerned the ride-sharing company may be illegally blocking class actions and steps up enforcement actions targeting sharing economy.

The new wave of HHS-run desk audits plans to focus on financial organizations and is expected to cover breach notification and the security rule’s risk analysis and risk management requirements, says attorney Becky Williams.

There’s been little discussion between Clinton and Trump, but plan sponsors remain concerned about post-ACA healthcare.

Rising Affordable Care Act premiums are a hot election topic, but political fallout from the law will be felt long after the election.

The scope of an employer’s remote medical services could cause the new benefit to be a group health plan, says attorney Felicia Finston.

The Democrat’s campaign knew of the potential liability to ACA but corrections can be made, argues adviser Craig Hasday.

The scope of an employer’s remote medical services could cause the new benefit to be a group health plan, says attorney Felicia Finston.

Advisers must stay on top of reporting requirements under health reform, says Benefit Advisors Networks’ Perry Braun, without ignoring other legislation.

New rules are ensuring that employees are not coerced into participating in the program, says attorney Norbert Kugele.

The new wave of HHS-run desk audits plans to focus on financial organizations and is expected to cover breach notification and the security rule’s risk analysis and risk management requirements, says attorney Becky Williams.

Labor Department prohibits the Royal Bank of Scotland Group from managing 401(k) plans and other retirement funds, a decision that has little impact on its business but that could send a signal to other banks and hedge funds with criminal records.

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.

New rules are ensuring that employees are not coerced into participating in the program, says attorneye Norbert F. Kugele.