New administrations bring new challenges to the professional realm, and the Trump administration is no exception. Many of the former administration’s health care initiatives are being rolled back or halted. This leaves employers in an uncertain place in regard to compliance regulations and reform laws. This uncertainty comes in addition to the already complicated day-to-day Read More >>
DOL Increases Penalties for Health Plan Violations
Posted on July 8, 2016
Overview On July 1, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued an interim final rule that increases the civil penalty amounts that may be imposed under various federal laws, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The interim final rule increases the civil penalty amounts associated with: Failing to file an annual Form 5500 Read More >>
HR Insights: Educating Employees on Voluntary Benefits
Posted on May 6, 2016
Offering voluntary benefits is a great way to enhance your benefits package, differentiate from competitors and increase employee satisfaction – all with little impact on your budget. But while employers may choose to offer numerous types of voluntary benefits that can deliver convenience and value for employees, many employees do not understand the advantages of Read More >>