Why posting SPDs online only could put employers in a legal bind

Summary Plan Descriptions are critical docuements, so posting them on company intranets is probably not enough, according to one law firm.

By Tom Starner • May 27, 2015

HSA component of 'Cadillac Tax' draws major fire from employers

Will Obamacare's Cadillac Tax roll on, or drive into a rut? Opposing forces are lining up for a 2018 showdown.

By Tom Starner • May 27, 2015

Explore the Trendline➔

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.

By HR Dive staff

100 day, 1200 company fitness & lifestyle initiative kicks off Wednesday

A healthier workforce is the goal of a 100-day global program (now in iths 12th year) with basic wellness at the core.

By Tom Starner • May 27, 2015

How engagement and innovation can reduce workplace diabetes costs

A new report found that by using innovative, engagement-driven approaches to managing diabetes, workplace costs can go down and health outcomes can go up.

By Tom Starner • May 27, 2015

Study predicts lower wages, job cuts in wake of new DOL overtime rule

A report argues that the DOL's upcoming OT changes give HR executives headaches and will cost jobs and reduce wages.

By Tom Starner • May 26, 2015

Wellness' expanded definition can have an impact on engagement

With wellness' definition expanding, employers need to be creative with their strategies.

By Tom Starner • May 26, 2015

Employers waiting on SCOTUS before rolling out retiree health strategy

A survey from Aon Hewitt found employers are very concerned about retiree healthcare costs and considering health exchanges as an alternative.

By Tom Starner • May 20, 2015

Wedding bells a prerequisite for continued same-sex couple medical benefits?

Some employers are pushing gay couples to marry in order to continue with partner healthcare benefits amid a changing legal landscape for same-sex marriage.

By Tom Starner • May 19, 2015

The Nation: Overtime rules treat low-paid 'managers' unfairly

Federal laws are being used to turn low-paid workers into "managers" in order to avoid overtime, the magazine claims.

By Tom Starner • May 19, 2015

10 best practices for managing leave

The executive director of a national disability management group offers her advice on successful leave management. 

By Tom Starner • May 18, 2015

What you need to know about SCOTUS' unanimous ruling on 401(k) oversight

The decision puts added pressure on employers to pay attention on 401(k) plans.

By Tom Starner • May 18, 2015

IRS: Plan sponsors bear the ultimate 401(k) loan record-keeping burden

The agency has a clear message about plan sponsor responsibilities when it comes to keeping track of 401(k) loans.

By Tom Starner • May 17, 2015

Move over, ROI: 'VOI' measures health, wellness success more accurately

A new study says ROI falls short today in accurately measuring the effectiveness of an employer's health and wellness strategies.

By Tom Starner • May 13, 2015

More employees on the move as relocation budgets rise

For the first time since the recession, relocation budgets and activity are on the rise.

By Tom Starner • May 13, 2015

High flying perks: Chinese firm sends thousands of workers on French vacation

How about sending 6,400 of your best and brightest employees abroad for some fully funded, globe trotting R&R?

By Tom Starner • May 11, 2015

Group launches 'Shark Tank'-like competition for innovative health benefits models

A national healthcare business group is offering innovative startups a chance to swim with the sharks.

By Tom Starner • May 10, 2015

Private health exchanges: A viable option for HR & benefits leaders?

With its recent success, Aon Hewitt's private health care exchange product may be on the leading edge of healthcare benefits alternatives for large employers.

By Tom Starner • May 10, 2015

April jobs report beats expectations, but is worker productivity falling?

The jobs figures are reassuring, but there's still murkiness surrounding the broader economic picture, especially for workers.

By Tom Starner • May 7, 2015

The talent war is driving employers to boost retention with more benefit options

With demand for talent growing, benefits make a difference for employees in a major way, according to MetLife's latest annual benefits survey.

By Tom Starner • May 6, 2015

Are we headed for sea change in how Americans approach retirement?

"It even raises the question, is retirement the right word?"

By Tom Starner • May 6, 2015

Employers taking a second look at defined contribution pension structure

It may be time for employers with such pension plans to re-examine the inclusion of company stock.

By Tom Starner • May 6, 2015

How EEOC is trying to clear the air for corporate wellness programs

With its latest decision, the commission has given employers a bit of wellness clarity when it comes to penalties for non-participating employees.

By Tom Starner • May 6, 2015

Will the CEO-employee pay gap issue ever be resolved?

The gap in pay generates headlines—again. But as usual, no changes are expected.

By Tom Starner • May 5, 2015

Are wellness programs turning a deaf ear towards hearing health?

A recent study of 500 benefits professionals found that hearing health is a missing link in most wellness programs.

By Tom Starner • May 5, 2015

How one women-led law firm is trying to strike the right work/life balance

The Geller Law Group, a six-woman firm, follows a family-friendly founding philosophy. And it seems to be working.

By Tom Starner • May 5, 2015