The Trump administration will allow employers to claim a religious or moral objection to an Affordable Care Act requirement that employer-provided health benefits include no-cost contraception coverage for women, the White House announced. A separate memo from Attorney General Jeff Sessions outlines a broad defense of religious liberty for individuals and businesses. These announcements were praised by conservatives and denounced by liberals, and are expected to spur future litigation.
Trump Administration Rolls Back ACA's Birth-Control Coverage Mandate
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California Employers Face Patchwork of New Minimum Wages in 2018
Janet L. Heins|California, Critical Evaluation, Minimum Wage, News, Overtime Eligibility and Exemptions, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
California’s minimum wage and overtime-exempt salary threshold will rise in 2018 at different levels depending on employer size. Complicating...
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Mandatory Online Training Compensable, Even Absent Time Records
Janet L. Heins|Communication, Compensation Communication, News, Time Worked, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Employers that require employees to complete mandatory online training must compensate employees for the time it takes to complete...
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2018 Family HSA Contribution Limit Stays at $6,900 After All
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The IRS announced relief for employees with family coverage who contribute to a health savings account (HSA), restoring the...
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Nontraditional Wellness Benefits Improved Firm’s Engagement and Retention
Janet L. Heins|News, Prescription Drug Plans, Relationship Management, Wellness Benefits, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
From standing desks to five-minutes of meditation and taking team walks, nontraditional wellness benefits can help employees to manage...
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Prepare for 2017 ACA Information Reporting
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, Health Care Reform, News, Reporting and Disclosure, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The IRS has published draft forms and instructions to help employers prepare for reporting on health coverage they offered...
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DOL Delays Parts of Fiduciary Rule, Extends Enforcement Relief
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, Defined Contribution Plans, Fiduciary Duty, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
While the expanded definition of fiduciary that went into effect on June 9, 2017 remains in place, the Department...
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Take a Team Approach to Financial Wellness
Janet L. Heins|Consultation, News, Retirement and Financial Planning, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Organizations often cobble together financial wellness programs by offering separate solutions for various personal financial needs—such as 401(k) investment...
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Women's March Attendees Want Equality in the Workplace
Janet L. Heins|Gender, News, Pay Equity, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Many women at the Womens March in Washington, D.C., said they want to see businesses and lawmakers put an...
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