Employers Go High-Tech with Benefit Information

Employers of all sizes are turning to new technologies to make benefit communications easier and more effective.

DOL Finalizes, Delays 401(k) Fee Disclosure Rules

After months of delay, the Department of Labor (DOL) has just released final regulations under Section 408(b)(2) of ERISA.

Expert: CDHPs Can Succeed with Right Incentives

A little nudge (and maybe some cash) can spur employees to be good health consumers, which can save employers money in the long run, experts say.

Feb. Webinar: Communicating with Benefit Plan Participants in the Digital Age

The February installment of the Employer Webinar Series will explore compliance requirements and challenges of electronic notices for benefit plans.

New Year Brings Extra W-2 Duty for Many

A new health care coverage reporting rule kicks in for many employers this year.

Compliance Alert: More Guidance on W-2 Reporting

The IRS has issued more guidance on W-2 reporting of health care coverage.

In Brief:

Tailoring communications to workers’ age groups can boost engagement, but most employers fall short, a survey notes.

Benefits Briefing: Loss of Privilege Woes

Designating the "company" or "employer" as an ERISA fiduciary can unintentionally subject the employer’s executive officers and board of directors to ERISA’s fiduciary standards, and potentially to personal liability.

In Brief: DOL Delays Benefits Summary Rules

The Department of Labor delays the deadline for employers to comply with new rules regarding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC).

Benefits Briefing: ‘Conflicted’ Retirement Advice

A new statutory exemption from the prohibited transaction rules (designed to expand the availability of fiduciary investment advice to participants in individual account plans and IRAs, subject to specific safeguards and conditions) are now in effect.