Law and regulation

Under an executive order signed Thursday, small employers would potentially be able to band together from across the country to create association health plans.

Eric Hargan has held various positions in the department, including deputy secretary, under President George W. Bush.

Many legislators are moving ahead with initiatives affecting employee benefits in their communities, such as equal pay laws and healthcare reform

Many legislators are moving ahead with initiatives affecting employee benefits in their communities, such as equal pay laws and healthcare reform

Don J. Wright of Virginia will be named as acting secretary, effective at 11:59 p.m. on Friday.

Careful communication of reasonable alternative standard can keep employers out of court; Macy’s lawsuit renews concern about punitive measures.

More states such as New York are implementing their own mandated regulations for businesses, but some employers may want to plan ahead before it becomes mandatory.

Payments must reflect a reasonable estimate of the employee’s losses and expenses attributable to disasters like Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

As regulations, policies and case laws constantly change, employers struggle to reach and maintain ERISA and DOL compliance.

Careful communication of reasonable alternative standard can keep employers out of court; Macy’s lawsuit renews concern about punitive measures.

As regulations, policies and case laws constantly change, employers struggle to reach and maintain ERISA and DOL compliance.

A recent case involving Macy’s program could have employers facing legal action from federal regulators.

A recent case involving Macy’s program could have employers facing legal action from federal regulators.

Following the failure of repeal and replace, cost-sharing reduction payments could be next on the list for Congress.

Following the failure of repeal and replace, cost-sharing reduction payments could be next on the list for Congress.

Changes to the ACA and a range of other laws and regulations affecting health benefits could be imminent.

Senior Vice President of Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance Pamela Anne Files is using her knowledge and experience in the broker industry to inform legislators about worker needs.

Senior Vice President of Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance Pamela Anne Files is using her knowledge and experience in the broker industry to inform legislators about worker needs.

Possible changes to individual insurance markets and the viability of state and federal health insurance exchanges could put clients in a bind.

A new hybrid health and welfare benefit essentially erases an executive order originally put in place by President Obama.