The average premium hike for employer-sponsored health plans next year is expected to be the highest since 2011. But there’s some good news: prescription drug coverage cost increases may finally be slowing. Here’s a look at the cost trends and steps employers are taking to rein in costs.
For 2018, Expect Steeper Health Plan Premium Increases
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SSA Revises Previously Announced Payroll Tax Cap for 2018
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On Nov. 27, 2017, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that it had revised the maximum amount of earnings...
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New HHS Secretary Azar Pledges to Focus on Prescription Drug Costs
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Former pharmaceutical executive Alex Azar is promising he’ll use his new role as secretary of the U.S. Department of...
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Consignment Franchise ‘Volunteers’ Must Be Paid
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Children’s consignment franchise “volunteers” qualify as employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and, thus, are entitled to...
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Step-by-Step Guide to Complying with White-Collar Exemptions
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Dancing through the steps of the salary basis test to comply with white-collar exemptions within the Fair Labor Standards...
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SHRM-Backed Workflex Bill Introduced in House Today
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A bill to expand paid leave and workplace flexibility opportunities, which was developed with the support of Society for...
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Tip-Sharing Blocked in Government Spending Law
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A measure to prohibit employers from requiring wait staff to share their tips with back-of-the-restaurant workers, such as cooks...
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DOL Opinion Letters Explain Deductions, Bonuses, Exemptions
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) may be shifting its emphasis from enforcement to technical assistance, reissuing 17 opinion...
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Austin’s Earned Sick Time Ordinance: 8 Things You Need to Know
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The Austin City Council passed a new ordinance on earned sick time that will take effect on Oct. 1...
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