Law and regulation

Debating the merits of candidates such as Hillary Clinton and Donald J. Trump in the office is not a constitutional right for private-sector employees, says attorney Michael C. Schmidt.

For an HR department of one, a trusted adviser is a ‘best friend,’ allowing the employer to focus on more important factors, Jennifer Currence said at SHRM’s annual conference.

Chicago's recent PTO ordinance is only the latest example of a nationwide trend to mandate that employers provide paid time off to employees to care for themselves or their families — a trend certain to continue and expand.

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore LLC's Shardé Thomas and Heather DeBlanc offer an analysis of the most notable employer impact of these impending rules.

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore LLC's Shardé Thomas and Heather DeBlanc offer an analysis of the most notable employer impact of these impending rules.

If the DOL, IRS and PBGC get their way, data from millions of employers not previously required to file will make the segment increasingly transparent.

If the DOL, IRS and PBGC get their way, data from millions of employers not previously required to file will make the segment increasingly transparent.

Lockton’s Ed Fensholt breaks down the treatment of health savings accounts in the Republicans’ proposal.

Covering the legality of cash payments, pregnancy discrimination, health questionnaires and arbitration agreements, legal experts break down recent decisions.

Covering the legality of cash payments, pregnancy discrimination, health questionnaires and arbitration agreements, legal experts break down recent decisions.

It’s a broker’s duty to keep their representatives informed of health reform’s impact on clients, says former president of NAHU, Tom Harte, who recently testified in front of a Senate committee on the subject.

The cloud-based program — soon open to any adviser — is intended to make the firm an industry leader in compliance, says CEO David Sacks.

New cloud-based technology may be required to monitor employee work hours.

Misclassifying employees can result in significant costs to a business and lead to audits, lawsuits and more, say FordHarrison partners Salvador P. Simao and Joanna S. Rich.

Misclassifying employees can result in significant costs to a business and lead to audits, lawsuits and more, say FordHarrison's Salvador P. Simao and Joanna S. Rich.

Keeping up with the law is not optional for brokers, says CBIZ General Counsel Nancy Mellard. Watch as she discusses why all DOL activity is important to employee benefits, and how an election year will affect the industry.

Remind clients now that encouraging an employee to take Medicare versus staying on the group health plan is a potential minefield, says adviser David C. Smith.

It is not always clear who has the responsibility to offer such workers health insurance coverage, say Graydon Head's David Pixley.

It is not always clear who has the responsibility to offer such workers health insurance coverage, say Graydon Head's David Pixley.

Finance and technology are merging together as employers aim to help employees take control of their financial wellness. Andrew Lendnal of HelloWallet shares the next trends in this space.