Uptick in subrogation lawsuits raises concerns
Advisers should ensure clients have a realistic payment-integrity solution on the front end and robust claims recovery program on the tail end for capturing overpayments.
Legal issues and news
Class actions spark greater scrutiny of broker fees
As voluntary benefits litigation plays out, compensation structures are expected to be measured against data, benchmarking and fiduciary process.
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Voluntary benefits litigation spotlights disclosure
Experts suggest that process and disclosure matter more than ever in the face of class-action lawsuits alleging overpayments on voluntary benefits premiums.
Lawsuit calls out AI hiring practices that many employers use
Eightfold AI, which many companies use as they screen job candidates, is being accused of gathering information about applicants without their consent.
Labor Department backs fiduciaries in 401(k) forfeiture lawsuits
The Labor Department is siding with plan sponsors in a growing wave of ERISA lawsuits challenging how forfeited 401(k) funds are used.
Family feuds: Advisers navigate beneficiary designation disputes
Mindful of cumbersome rules and the potential for blended-family feuds, advisers can help take the lead on keeping the peace for benefit plan participants.
TPA court ruling spotlights fiduciary violation
Benefit brokers and advisers could face legal scrutiny if they fail to disclose indirect compensation and are advised to vet TPA contracts more carefully.
Grindr’s abrupt RTO was ‘union busting’ move
A judge is considering allegations that the dating company violated federal labor law by using a RTO mandate to thwart unionization.
Chamber of Commerce sues to block FTC’s non-compete ban
The nation's largest business lobby argued that the FTC lacks the authority to issue rules that define unfair methods of competition.
FTC adopts a near-total ban on non-compete agreements
The ban prohibits workers from switching jobs within an industry.
New York Times sues Microsoft and OpenAI for copyright infringement
OpenAI has faced multiple lawsuits from content producers complaining that their work has been improperly used for AI training.
A new Visa apprenticeship program aims to grow cybersecurity talent
The credit card company is creating avenues for their staff, veterans and talent outside their organization looking to upskill.
Elon Musk’s X illegally fired worker over protest tweet, US Labor Board alleges
The company is accused of violating the federal law that prohibits punishing employees for communicating and organizing about their working conditions.
SpaceX paid female employee $92k while men got $115k, suit says
The latest complaint against SpaceX comes as the company separately faces a handful of lawsuits by former employees in recent years.
Banks, credit unions get dementia training to fight financial abuse
More elderly consumers are being diagnosed with Alzheimer's and dementia — making them vulnerable to scammers. Financial institutions are seeking special certifications to better equip themselves to help.
Twitter accused of ducking legal fight over Musk’s mass layoffs
The company has been accused in multiple suits of numerous labor and workplace violations.
Scams against retirees soared to ‘crisis’ levels in 2022
Americans lost 30% more money to scams last year than in 2021. And the biggest losses were from seniors.
Why employers need a cybersecurity policy for their employees’ personal devices
Amir Tarighat, co-founder and CEO of Agency, explains why employers need to implement a "bring your own device" policy.
Deep fakes and lip-syncing: How to spot candidate fraud while recruiting
Satish Kumar, founder and CEO of Glider AI, explains why candidate fraud is becoming more common and how employers can combat it.
