Category: News and Press

Encourage your best clients to enter The Principal 10 Best. This prestigious national program recognizes growing companies that excel in innovation, corporate culture and providing their employees financial security. Entries are due by Aug. 30, 2013.

The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs ("OFCCP") has announced a new initiative to scrutinize employers’ use of criminal histories during pre-employment background checks for possible systemic discrimination.

Joseph is a designer who works 20 hours per week from home for a company based in another city. He determines his own hours, pays his own taxes and insurance. Should Joseph be an employee or a contractor?

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ("PPACA") added Sections 4375-4377 to the Internal Revenue Code ("Code") to require certain issuers of health insurance policies and employers sponsoring self-funded health plans to pay…

UBA has prepared a Q&A to address recurring questions about the PCORI fee.

On May 29, 2013 the Department of Health and Human Services, the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Labor jointly issued a final rule that addresses how wellness programs must operate under PPACA beginning in 2014. In many respects the fina…

Do you know the difference between "essential health benefits" and "minimum essential coverage"? How about "minimum value coverage"? Read on and find out!

Do you know the difference between "essential health benefits" and "minimum essential coverage"? How about "minimum value coverage"? Read on and find out!

A brief roundup of HR news and trends, including new guidance on the reinsurance fee under PPACA.

United Benefit Advisors (UBA) announces the launch of its compliance solutions aimed at helping employers understand their obligations and opportunities under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).