Law and regulation

New regulations are exceedingly complex, and the penalties for non-compliance are steep.

Today is Super Tuesday. Here are the positions of the front-runners on health care reform.

Despite DOL guidance, advisers seek clarity about common-law employer status.

As part of a strategic refocus on small business clients, the HR tech firm is trimming its sales force.

Despite DOL guidance, advisers seek clarity about common-law employer status.

Regulation is poised to impact much of what a broker does, making meetings with legislators ever more important.

Do employer clients need to give individuals receiving disability payments an offer of health plan coverage?

The HR tech company admits to licensing compliance issues and launches new checks and balances to meet regulatory requirements

Company has been under investigation by the state's Department of Insurance since last year, the agency disclosed.

Despite expected hurdles, congressional representatives, including Sen. Martin Heinrich, tell CIAB legislative summit attendees, ‘We will get a repeal done.’

The federal government has issued new guidance to clear confusion about when an HRA is considered integrated with a group health plan, which could have major implications for employers.

A congressional committee attempts last-minute bid to block the plan, but President Obama would surely veto any legislation.

The Commission has no business pursuing a lawsuit involving a health risk assessment that is part of a group health plan under the ADA’s safe harbor.

Retirement advisers should be ‘proactively preparing’ for the impending regulatory changes.

Businesses that share employees or use contractors may become legally responsible for wage and hour violations committed by another employer. Employers that utilize alternative employment arrangements need to be mindful of these rules to avoid facing liability for another entity’s mistakes.

While employers are applauding the recent Flambeau wellness program court decision, they still need to be mindful of how the EEOC views ‘gateway’ HRAs.

Pending and forthcoming legislation in Washington, D.C., promises to impact the benefit industry and employers in several ways, so it’s good to have friends on the Hill. Here are 10 broker-friendly legislators who have sponsored/cosponsored important legislation, belong to congressional caucuses that support the industry, and/or have personal experience with the industry, including serving as a benefit adviser.

Commentary: It can be difficult for employers to create uniform employment policies across state lines due to constant changes at the federal, state and local level.

The DOL’s comment period on its proposed new rules governing overtime exemptions closed Sept. 4. Here’s what employers need to know.

Commentary: This time of year, employers will see an increase in requests for time off, and they need to be mindful of the legal protection for employees who seek leave to attend to their children’s school-related activities.