On December 1, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will hear arguments about President Biden’s student loan relief program in February 2023 and blocked rollout of the program… Read more >
December 2, 2022 Education, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Human Resources (HR), U.S. 0 Read more >
President Joe Biden is expected to sign a medical marijuana research bill that could eventually have an impact on health plan coverage of medical marijuana. On November 16, the U.S…. Read more >
December 1, 2022 Communication, Compliance, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Insurance, Legislative, Prescription Drugs, U.S. 0 Read more >
The end-of-year push to pass the bill package known as SECURE 2.0 is underway. SECURE 2.0 is comprised of three separate bills, one in the House of Representatives (House) and… Read more >
November 30, 2022 Compliance, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Legislative, U.S. 0 Read more >
November 22, 2022 Canada, Communication, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S., Wellness 0 Read more >
Court affirms judgment in favor of the defendant employer related to the award of 401(k) benefits to a former employee’s ex-husband.
November 18, 2022 401(k) Plans, Benefits Magazine, Employee Benefits, ERISA, Retirement, U.S. Read more >
As the workplace becomes more diverse, employers may want to consider whether their schedule of paid holidays accommodates the needs of all of their workers.
November 17, 2022 Canada, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Paid Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), U.S., Vacation Read more >
November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada. Multiple organizations are working to educate Canadians about the programs, services and tools available to strengthen financial knowledge, skills and confidence.
November 15, 2022 Canada, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness Read more >
Today is Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in Canada. It is the day we pay tribute to the veterans in our lives and to the many… Read more >
November 11, 2022 Canada, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Mental Health, U.S. Read more >
November is National Diabetes Month. Since diabetes affects one in eight adults in the United States and is a major driver of health plan costs, it may be a good… Read more >
November 10, 2022 Disease Management, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Insurance, U.S. Read more >
Multiemployer pension plans that intend to apply for SFA from the PBGC should note the schedule for reviewing applications and may want to consider submitting a lock-in application.
November 8, 2022 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Employee Benefits, MPRA, Multiemployer, PBGC, Pensions, Regulatory, Retirement, U.S. Read more >