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Employee Attraction and Retention Through Voluntary Benefits

Justin Held, CEBS

21 Feb 202310 Mar 2023

From traditional benefits like life insurance and vision care to trendier offerings such as insurance to cover pets or protect against identity theft, voluntary benefits can serve as a cost-effective method to attract and retain workers. Voluntary benefits are administered by the […]

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Retirement Board Abused Its Discretion in Disability Benefits Denial

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25 Aug 202222 Sep 2022

By Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP Every month, the International Foundation releases the Legal and Legislative Reporter, a compilation of new employee benefits-related case summaries. Below is a summary we thought you’d be interested in: The U.S. District Court for the Northern […]

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The Long and Short of Disability Benefits

Justin Held, CEBS

03 Jan 201907 Jan 2019

Workers typically do not anticipate missing extended time from work due to an accident or unexpected illness. However, this is a real possibility. Currently, one in four 20-year-olds will become disabled before reaching retirement age. As part of their benefits strategies, organizations are […]