in response to employers offering more wellness programs containing financial incentives, the EEOC has issued new guidance.

Advisers must stay ahead of emerging trends or risk exposing clients to additional costs, says Hodges-Mace’s Eric Helman.

Some insiders at big brokerage firms encouraged the DOL to maintain progress during the rule’s development, which Assistant Secretary of Labor Phyllis Borzi says “kept us going.”

Employers need to understand when the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act applies and ensure that app developers they do business with are compliant, says lawyer Stefano Quintini.

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.

The DOL's overtime rule is out and all employers, both large and small, are sure to be affected, says lawyer John Schifino.

The DOL's overtime rule is out and all employers, both large and small, are sure to be affected, says lawyer John Schifino.

The jump in minimum salary threshold will be ‘a huge deal’ to some employers and brokers alike, says adviser David C. Smith, who recommends bringing in experts to develop a plan.

These basic plans are easy to administer and more affordable than fully insured plans, while still meeting legislated requirements under the ACA.

Even though most employers have come to terms with the Affordable Care Act, there are still changes they would like to see, says Willis Towers Watson’s John Barkett, including a repeal of the Cadillac tax.

Employers can ensure their summer workforce plans are compliant by asking their benefit advisers for help, according to ADP’s Aldor Delp.