How to plan (or not) for Social Security in retirement
Most people, particularly younger clients, worry that they will not be able to get their Social Security benefits by the time they retire.
Regulation and compliance
Benefits Think OFCCP signals emphasis on ‘religious liberty’ in federal contractor compliance
The guidance is likely to expand the scope of federal contractors that are exempt from the prohibition on discrimination against employees and applicants based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Scott T. Allen
Foley & Lardner
Benefits Think Complying with California’s Consumer Privacy Act of 2018
While the act is broadly applicable to qualifying businesses, employers should pay special attention to their duties under the act.
Kelsey Wong
Foley & Lardner
Benefits Think New rule pushes for hospital price transparency
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is requesting an amendment to the Affordable Care Act in order to let patients know the cost of their care.
Matthew Goldman
Wallaby Financial
Alphabet makes a $375 million bet on Obamacare startup Oscar
Oscar plans to use the funds to help fuel its entrance into the lucrative market for privately administered health-insurance plans for seniors.
Benefits Think How to help clients create association health plans
Offering coverage through an AHP can produce savings but the group or sole proprietor will first have to join or form an association.
Alex Tolbert
BerniePortal
Lawmakers take aim to end taxing of benefits for nonprofits
Senators Lankford and Cruz proposed bills to repeal language in the Internal Revenue Code, but will this save nonprofits from taxes or open them up to more complex reporting processes?
Lawmakers take aim to end taxing of benefits for nonprofits
Senators Lankford and Cruz proposed bills to repeal language in the Internal Revenue Code, but will this save nonprofits from taxes or open them up to more complex reporting processes?
Benefits Think Beyond the basics: How to accommodate workers with service animals
Employers need to request documentation, check policies and consider other employees when they get requests for bringing support dogs into the workplace.
Danette Washum
Unum
Benefits Think Massachusetts legislature adopts new requirements for noncompete agreements
If signed into law, employers should assess their current practices and determine whether any changes need to be made before the Oct. 1 deadline.
Donald Schroeder
Foley & Lardner
Benefits Think Beyond the basics: How to accommodate workers with service animals
Employers need to request documentation, check policies and consider other employees when they get requests for bringing support dogs into the workplace.
Danette Washum
Unum
Frustrated with rising healthcare costs, employers get creative in care delivery
From direct contracting to virtual care, a growing number of companies are shaking up how healthcare and wellness solutions are delivered to employees.
The battle to end the Cadillac tax
In an effort to finally repeal the Affordable Care Act’s high-cost plan penalty, a coalition of more than 50 businesses have joined together to fight its 2022 enforcement date.
Young advisors want this benefit, but are RIAs ready to offer it?
“The industry has not done any favors to young advisors,” says independent advisor Douglas Boneparth.
Frustrated with rising healthcare costs, employers get creative in care delivery
From direct contracting to virtual care, a growing number of companies are shaking up how healthcare and wellness solutions are delivered to employees.
Benefits Think California Supreme Court: Employers are on the hook for certain off-the-clock work
A recent ruling in the Golden State required Starbucks to pay a worker for tasks he performed after clocking out.
Katelynn M. Williams
Foley & Lardner
Benefits Think Everything small employers need to know about association health plans
Robert Skelton, chief administrative officer of the Society of Association Executives, explains the the changing AHP landscape.
Zack Pace
CBIZ
Benefits Think Healthcare under Trump: Where the ACA stands now
Since its inception, the ACA has had a confusing impact on every aspect of healthcare. The administration’s efforts over the past 18 months have only perpetuated the chaos.
Arthur Tacchino
SyncStream Solutions
Benefits Think California Supreme Court: Employers are on the hook for certain off-the-clock work
A recent ruling in the Golden State required Starbucks to pay a worker for tasks he performed after clocking out.
Katelynn M. Williams
Foley & Lardner
Benefits Think Healthcare under Trump: Where the ACA stands now
Since its inception, the ACA has had a confusing impact on every aspect of healthcare. The administration’s efforts over the past 18 months have only perpetuated the chaos.
Arthur Tacchino
SyncStream Solutions