How to Avoid the Legal Pitfalls of Telecommuting
Are you an employer who started letting employees work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Pre-Tax Flexible Benefits – The Pros and Cons of Cafeteria Plans
A cafeteria plan, also known as a Section 125 plan, is a way for employers to provide multiple benefits while lowering taxes for themselves and their employees.
Employee Benefit Interests Across Multiple Generations
A study conducted by LIMRA, and Ernst & Young found that employees across all generations view workplace insurance benefits as more valuable today than before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pharmacy Benefit Management Services For Employers
EmsanaRx is a nonprofit coalition of almost 40 companies planning to offer pharmacy benefit management services to employers.
How The Pandemic Is Making Employer-Sponsored Life Insurance More Attractive
COVID-19 has driven up mortality rates, so it’s no surprise that life insurance companies are taking note. Currently, they are re-evaluating their requirements for offering coverage, making it harder to get coverage — especially if someone has COVID-19.
How to Make Annuities Work with 401(k)s
The SECURE Act has made embedding annuities in 401(k)s more appealing to employees and safer for employers. However, there are steps an employer must take to ensure compliance with the safe harbor provision.
Voluntary Benefits for Employees in 2022
An increasing number of employees view health and other benefits among their top three reasons for job satisfaction, according to studies by Ameritas Life Insurance Corp.
How to Legally Use Premium Discounts to Encourage Vaccinations
Three federal agencies have issued guidance indicating that employers may legally offer a reduced health benefit premium to employees who are vaccinated for COVID-19.
No More Surprise Medical Bills
People using a PPO network will no longer have to worry about surprise medical bills beginning next year.
Impact on Business of Growing Interest in Paid Family and Medical Leave
There’s growing state and federal government interest in ensuring employees have access to paid family and medical leave. Lets explore difference between two similar, related terms: short-term disability and the Family and Medical Leave Act.