Changes will be more substantial than previous updates, said Phyllis Borzi, assistant secretary of labor for the Employee Benefits Security Administration, speaking this week during the IFEBP’s Washington Legislative Update.

Most organizations have come to terms with the Affordable Care Act, but repeal of the Cadillac tax still appears on many wish lists.

Exclusions or limitations for all healthcare services related to gender transition are specifically characterized as discrimination under the new HHS rules.

DOL outlines companies’ obligation under the statute, but still leaves many issues unresolved, says attorney Jeff Nowak.

The compliance deadline is looming, says adviser John Ludwig, and plan sponsors must be prepared to navigate how the new rules will affect their 401(k) plans.

The new rules were developed in consultation with the SEC, the Labor secretary adds.

The October deadline is looming, says columnist John Ludwig, and adviser can help employers navigate the nuances of investment strategies to avoid later hassles.

Intense regulation and younger employees are creating demand for innovative products and services, such as One Medical Group, panelists at EBA’s Dig|Benefits conference say.

Companies need to evaluate whether they will either raise salaries to maintain an exempt status, or begin paying overtime when the employee works more than 40 hours in a single week.

Intense regulation and younger employees are creating demand for innovative products and services, such as One Medical Group, panelists at EBA’s Dig|Benefits conference say.