An employer that fails to follow notice requirements can be fined between $2,000 and $5,000 for a first violation and between $5,000 and $10,000 for each subsequent violation.

Regulations would make it much easier for association health plans, used by small businesses, to qualify as a single ERISA plan.

A number of software programs are available for multinational employers who need to comply with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation.

Given the penalty amounts, the importance of keeping an eye out for the IRS statements and acting quickly cannot be overstated, says benefits consultant Zack Pace.

Employers who failed to provide affordable healthcare are receiving notification of fines ranging from $2,080 to $3,480 per employee.

HHS proposed allowing short-term plans to be sold for coverage periods of up to a year, up from the current maximum of three months.

The growth in U.S. healthcare prices is projected to outpace economy-wide inflation for the first time since 2010.

Companies are more likely to offer one-time bonuses and minimum wage increases rather than lasting changes to their benefits package, according to a new survey.

Given the penalty amounts, the importance of keeping an eye out for the IRS statements and acting quickly cannot be overstated, says benefits consultant Zack Pace.

Passed hastily, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act may have unintended consequences that could soon be identified by the IRS.