Regulation and compliance
Regulation and compliance
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Regardless of the regulation’s future, employers need to ensure they’re passing costs on to plan participants that are reasonable in light of the services provided.
April 2 -
Thanks to a higher level of scrutiny from regulators, many insurers also act as financial managers and this leads employers to find elective benefit alternatives.
April 1 -
Sixth Circuit confirms Title VII protection for transgender status, rejects religious belief defense The Sixth Circuit’s decision appears to be the next step towards an expansion of Title VII protections for sexual orientation and gender identity.
March 29 -
GAO requests that the IRS clarify how taxpayers report their participation to gain understanding of plans that could lead to exemption.
March 29 -
Despite the recent Fifth Court ruling, it’s too soon to say the regulation is dead. There may be a rehearing, and most importantly, best practice standards will live on.
March 26 -
Employers were hoping stabilization reforms would be included, but Mercer consultants say select benefits provisions could be revived at a later date.
March 25 -
Despite the recent Fifth Court ruling, it’s too soon to say the regulation is dead. There may be a rehearing, and most importantly, best practice standards will live on.
March 23 -
The DOL's Wage and Hour Division recently announced a new nationwide pilot program called the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program.
March 22 -
CVS Health, Estée Lauder Companies and Lowe’s are among hundreds of companies adding enhanced perks to address the growing concerns of today’s workforce.
March 21 -
Employees may expect a lower tax liability because of the new rates under the new tax law, especially those who were in the 25% bracket under the old law.
March 19 -
Benefits experts believe that even if the regulations get killed entirely, best interest standards will live on.
March 18 -
From harassment lawsuits to regulation compliance, cutting edge companies are overlooking policies critical to empowering and enhancing their workforce and company ethos.
March 18 -
CVS Health, Estée Lauder Companies and Lowe’s are among hundreds of companies adding enhanced perks to address the growing concerns of today’s workforce.
March 18 -
Benefits experts believe that even if the regulations get killed entirely, best interest standards will live on.
March 16 -
Most employers, having more experience with private lawsuits than agency lawsuits, have the mindset that once a check is written and a settlement agreement is signed, the case is over.
March 15 -
Focus turns to the SEC as it considers creating its own higher standard of client care.
March 15 -
Executives should look at their approach to drug testing in the workplace as pot becomes legalized across the country and painkiller addiction continues to run rampant.
March 12 -
From inappropriate touching to belittling comments, women advisors confront workplace environments that are far from welcoming.
March 12 -
Group will focus on passage of the Commonsense Reporting Act.
March 9 -
The Golden State’s new labor law makes general contractors liable for unpaid wages and benefits of subcontractors' workers.
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