Will a recent court ruling submarine the Equal Pay Act? (more…)
Policy and culture
As employers struggle to keep up with the rising cost of health insurance, spousal coverage is becoming one aspect of the benefit that's coming under fire via spousal surcharges and carve-outs. But like all healthcare cost-cutters, employers have a variety…
A clear vacation policy can not only save employers from answering the same questions from confused staffers over and over again, it can also save your company in court. (more…)
Everybody knows that the GOP's attempt to repeal and replace Obamacare came to a rather ignominious end. But how did healthcare benefit professionals feel about that outcome? (more…)
No Finance executive in his right mind looks forward to the prospect of firing people. But sometimes it's just got to be done. (more…)
Another reason to make sure your HR folks have airtight FMLA processes: If your company winds up guilty of an FMLA violation in court, you’ll most likely have to fork over double damages. (more…)
Enforcing your company's call-in procedures is one of the few weapons you have to prevent employees from abusing their FMLA leave. (more…)
A financial wellness program can be to your company's health insurance what a safety program is to workers’ comp: a strategic way to control costs. (more…)
A number of ACA-related bills have been introduced recently, but this particular piece of legislation has stood out from the list for a number of reasons. (more…)
Two words that have caused a lot of headaches and stress for finance chiefs in recent years: Fiduciary Duty. As a result, an increasing number of employers are turning to an additional safeguard. (more…)
While the ultimate fate of the ACA remains uncertain at best, Finance pros may soon be able to use a key compliance strategy that was recently taken away from them. (more…)
Yoga and meditation are nice, but if you're looking for a novel approach to combat work-related stress, here's a non-traditional option to consider. (more…)
