The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is ramping up its audits of pension plans with “missing” participants. This is putting pressure on plan administrators to locate former employees—or their beneficiaries—so that they can receive the benefits they’re owed, and to document their efforts.
DOL Is Stepping Up ‘Missing Participant’ Pension Plan Audits
Milwaukee Area Employment Law Attorney: 200 South Executive Drive, Suite 101 Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone: 262-241-8444
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Washington Legislature Sends Pay Equity Bill to Governor
Janet L. Heins|News, Pay Equity, Relationship Management, Washington, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The Washington Legislature has sent Gov. Jay Inslee a proposed act that would significantly broaden the state’s Equal Pay...
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What Individual Mandate Repeal Means for Employers
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, Health Care Reform, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The 2017 tax act effectively repeals the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) requirement that most Americans obtain ACA-compliant health coverage,...
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Maryland Passes Paid-Sick-Leave Law
Janet L. Heins|Leadership and Navigation, Maryland, News, Paid Time Off (PTO), Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Maryland employers must soon provide sick and safe leave to their employees, as state legislators recently voted to override...
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For 2018, Expect Steeper Health Plan Premium Increases
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, Health Care Costs, News, Prescription Drug Plans, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The average premium hike for employer-sponsored health plans next year is expected to be the highest since 2011. But...
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FMLA Leave Not Available Following Pet’s Death
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Family and Medical Leave, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Insomnia caused by emotional distress over the passing of a beloved pet probably was not a serious health condition...
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Puerto Rico Labor Department Updates Annual Bonus Regulations
Janet L. Heins|Compensation Compliance, News, Puerto Rico, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Employers in Puerto Rico must comply with updated regulations on the payment of the generally required annual bonus to...
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Variable Pay Plans Are Pushing Aside Holiday Bonuses
Janet L. Heins|Bonuses and Incentives, News, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Bonuses bestowed on workers as an end-of-year holiday gift are becoming scarcer, while variable pay plans that tie payouts...
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How to Comply with Payroll Record-Keeping Requirements
Janet L. Heins|Compensation Compliance, Managing Risks, News, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Complex wage and hour laws are the source of both many headaches for HR and many class-action lawsuits from...
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