Law and regulation

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.

Lawyer Christine Roberts provides guidance to applicable large employers on conditional and unconditional payments.

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.

Employers for the first time are being held accountable for quantitative judgment of their vendors.

Contractors must provide at least one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, says attorney Leanne Mehrman.

States are seeking justification from drug companies for the high cost of their products, says Frenkel Benefits’ Craig Hasday.

Lawyer Christine Roberts provides guidance to applicable large employers on conditional and unconditional payments.

Employers for the first time are being held accountable for quantitative judgment of their vendors.

States are seeking justification from drug companies for the high cost of their products, says Frenkel Benefits’ Craig Hasday.

High court sidesteps a clash over the multibillion-dollar college sports business, refusing to consider whether the National Collegiate Athletic Association has violated federal antitrust law by restricting athlete compensation.

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.