Attraction & Retention
October 2013
The Resilient and the Restless
A recently published Workforce Report found that within the hourly workforce, prior history of unemployment or holding multiple jobs for less than...
A recently published Workforce Report found that within the hourly workforce, prior history of unemployment or holding multiple jobs for less than...
Benefits
October 2013
The Subjectivity of Employee Benefits
Marvin Bower, the 17-year managing director of renowned consulting firm McKinsey & Company, once defined marketing as "objectivity." If marketing...
Marvin Bower, the 17-year managing director of renowned consulting firm McKinsey & Company, once defined marketing as "objectivity." If marketing...
Health Care Reform
October 2013
Impact of the Government Shutdown on Health Care Reform
During a government shutdown, the government stops providing all "non-essential" services. This means that many government functions will stop, and...
During a government shutdown, the government stops providing all "non-essential" services. This means that many government functions will stop, and...
Health Care Reform
September 2013
HHS Announces Delay of Certain FF-SHOP Functions
Beginning in 2014, individuals and small employers will be able to purchase health insurance through online competitive marketplaces, or Exchanges....
Beginning in 2014, individuals and small employers will be able to purchase health insurance through online competitive marketplaces, or Exchanges....
Benefits
September 2013
IRS Procedures to Correct Overpayments on Taxes for Same-sex Spouse Benefits
On Sept. 23, 2013, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2013-61 to describe special administrative procedures that employers may use to...
On Sept. 23, 2013, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2013-61 to describe special administrative procedures that employers may use to...
Benefits
September 2013
Guidance Released on Same-sex Marriage Under ERISA
On Sept. 18, 2013, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued Technical Release 2013-04 to provide guidance to employee benefit plans, plan sponsors, plan...
On Sept. 18, 2013, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued Technical Release 2013-04 to provide guidance to employee benefit plans, plan sponsors, plan...
Health Care Reform
September 2013
The Basic Health Program (BHP)
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), states have the option of creating a Basic Health Program (BHP), or a health benefits coverage program that uses...
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), states have the option of creating a Basic Health Program (BHP), or a health benefits coverage program that uses...
Benefits
September 2013
Model HIPAA Privacy Notices Released
On Sept. 17, 2013, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) announced...
On Sept. 17, 2013, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) announced...
Health Care Reform
September 2013
Agencies Release Guidance on HRAs, Health FSAs and Cafeteria Plans
On Sept. 13, 2013, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) issued technical guidance on how certain market reforms under...
On Sept. 13, 2013, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) issued technical guidance on how certain market reforms under...
Health Care Reform
September 2013
FAQ on Exchange Notice Penalties
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires employers to provide all new hires and current employees with a written notice about the ACA's health...
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires employers to provide all new hires and current employees with a written notice about the ACA's health...
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