Texas Supreme Court pressured to reconsider spousal benefits for gay couples

The lawsuit states: “It is perfectly constitutional for the government to offer benefits or subsidies to some married couples while withholding those benefits from others.”

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 24, 2017

Free market, infrastructure may affect workers' comp under Trump

One expert predicts a shift to value-based medicine for all healthcare plans, including workers’ compensation, under a Trump administration.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 24, 2017

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Top trends in total rewards

Trends in total rewards strategies continue to shift in response to the market, employee demands and even advances in technology.

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Study: Gender stereotypes keep gender inequality alive in workplace

Most men (77%) and slightly more than half of women (55%) believe men make better leaders in high-stake projects.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 23, 2017

Aon in talks to sell benefits outsourcing unit Aon Hewitt in $4.5B deal

Would Aon Hewitt continue its own shift of focus toward voluntary benefits under new leadership?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 23, 2017

Expert: Wage and hour class action suits dipped slightly in 2016, but expect 2017 uptick

2016's top 10 wage and hour class action suits alone set employers back by nearly $700 million in settlement payments.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 23, 2017

Executive order to begin ACA repeal among President Trump's first acts

The executive order does not repeal anything just yet, but sets the framework for removing or reducing major parts of the law.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 23, 2017

Tax-law changes, higher interest rates could close more defined benefits plans

One expert predicts regulatory agencies will step up retirement plan audits in 2017.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 20, 2017

Trump's HHS nominee talks up ACA replacement plan at confirmation hearing

It's not completely certain what the plan will look like, but one model supported by Price would establish age-based credits for individual market plans.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 20, 2017

Some states poised to protect workers' rights under pro-business Trump presidency

New York’s attorney general is aiming to be an example to other top state attorneys throughout the nation.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 20, 2017

78% of employers view employee wellbeing as critical business component

Virgin Pulse surveyed 600 global organizations, many of them offering holistic wellness programs that respondents said improved employee satisfaction.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 19, 2017

29% of business owners think Trump will block the FLSA overtime rule

The FLSA overtime rule is still in limbo, for now.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 19, 2017

SHRM asks Congress to strengthen employer-sponsored healthcare under ACA repeal

Particular requests include keeping employer flexibility under ERISA and eliminating the excise or "Cadillac" tax.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 19, 2017

Study: Gay men earn less, lesbians earn more than their heterosexual counterparts

Sexuality pay gaps persist, studies show, but government intervention and court rulings could be change agents.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 17, 2017

Survey shows disconnect between employers, workers over wellness programs

80% of employers say management is committed to improving employee health through such programs. Only a third of employees agreed.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 17, 2017

Microsoft plans to gain bigger share of the HR market with Dynamics 365

Because of Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn, the tech giant gains access to a massive membership roll which could lead to more sales opportunities for end-user products.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 17, 2017

Trump may replace H-1B visa program with job petitions plan

The H-1B program could be rooted out, if the Trump team and tech execs agree.  

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 16, 2017

Study: $15 minimum wage in CA will have no impact on jobs

Increased worker productivity and purchasing power balance out any negative effects, researchers at University of California, Berkeley say.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 13, 2017

Voluntary benefits take center stage in 2017

Cybersecurity insurance, financial counseling services and elder care are among trending benefits that employees choose and customize.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 12, 2017

Employers shifting pay schemes to focus on healthcare value provided

Under this emerging model, healthcare providers are paid based on treatment outcomes rather than reimbursed for their services.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 12, 2017

New Virgin Pulse platform offers social wellness games through technology

The new program reflects the growing industry interest in team-based activities to improve employee health.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 12, 2017

Trump pushing Congress to repeal and replace ACA now

Expect the earliest drafts of ACA replacements to cut down on restrictions and guidelines that employers consider burdensome.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 11, 2017

Stock market downturn may necessitate doubling of millennial savings

Perhaps it's time for employers to get serious about financial training for younger employees.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 11, 2017

Judge dismisses suit against Prudential, CapTrust in 401k fiduciary claim

Prudential was declared the 401k plan provider, not the fiduciary – an important difference.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 11, 2017

Bipartisan opponents of ACA's Cadillac Tax show support for repeal

It's one of the few parts of the ACA that both Democrats and Republicans consider burdensome.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 10, 2017

ACA repeals could double nation's uninsured, cause loss of 2.6M jobs

The study, from the Commonwealth Fund, predicts the lack of a GOP replacement for the ACA could harm other economic measures.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 10, 2017