Regulation

The ruling is a step in the right direction. But be warned: There are too many unknowns for companies to begin offering the program.

As state and local municipalities plant the regulatory seeds to stem the pay gap between men and women, clients need to remain vigilant as a patchwork of policies blankets the nation.

As state and local municipalities plant the regulatory seeds to stem the pay gap between men and women, employers need to remain vigilant as the patchwork of policies blankets the nation.

Companies often get overtime compliance wrong and those mistakes can get very expensive, very quickly.

While a recent IRS private letter ruling is generating some buzz, employers need to do their homework before proceeding with this type of program on their own.

The ERISA Industry Committee requests that the agency “clearly articulate that such contributions will not affect the tax-qualified status of an employer’s retirement plan.”

The number of uninsured declined to 28.3 million in the first quarter, down from 29.3 million last year.

The guidance is likely to expand the scope of federal contractors that are exempt from the prohibition on discrimination against employees and applicants based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

While the act is broadly applicable to qualifying businesses, employers should pay special attention to their duties under the act.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is requesting an amendment to the Affordable Care Act in order to let patients know the cost of their care.