Employers providing a retirement benefit to employees will issue a summary plan description shortly after an employee is hired. Understanding how to read this document is essential to ensure that the retirement... Read more »
Employee benefits have been on the decline throughout the United States. These trends have been largely shaped by changes in employee benefits internationally and by surging healthcare costs. Most of the largest... Read more »
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) gives certain eligible employees the ability to take unpaid leave without having to worry about the security of their jobs when qualifying family-related events occur.... Read more »
Even though firing someone is an extremely unpleasant task, sometimes certain people need to be let go in order for a company to succeed. This could be due to downsizing, outsourcing or... Read more »
Health insurance companies offer a range of health rewards to their customers. Like fitness programs, these plans are designed to reward those that want to lead healthier lives. When it comes to... Read more »
On January 1, 2012, Medicare began requiring insurers to report any settlements, awards and judgments that involve a Medicare beneficiary to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This amendment to... Read more »
In the age of automated payroll processes and web based time card solutions, there is a lot to be said for using metrics and benchmarks to increase productivity. In order to understand... Read more »
Businesses concerned about Obama Administration-backed efforts to promote its pro-labor agenda must stay diligent despite the set back suffered by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in its attempt to a Federal... Read more »
There have been many changes to the United States' health care legislation over the past few presidential administrations, and recently, the so-called "ObamaCare" initiative was signed into law by President Barack Obama.
On... Read more »
Question: Can the Equal Employment Opportunity Comission ("EEOC") charge my financial company for discrimination if we follow state laws prohibiting us from hiring people with criminal records?
Answer: The EEOC says that complying... Read more »
