Recently, wellness attracted the interest of the EEOC, prompting it to file three cases alleging that employer wellness programs violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Brad Wolfsen, bswift, deconstructs these cases and explains why employers with an interest in wellness and wellness incentives need to pay attention to this evolving regulatory issue.
Jamie Greenleaf has devoted 29 years to the retirement market, continually driven by the idea that all hardworking individuals deserve to leave the workforce comfortably.
Monthly OERB scores finds organizations making progress, but work in preparing to manage the open enrollment process and other key areas still needs to be done.
Three hurdles blocked the Senate from removing the Affordable Care Act, including budget reconciliation, conflicting interests of fiscal conservatives and CBO projections.
In early 2016, employers with 50 or more full-time equivalent employees are required to submit new tax forms to employees and the IRS for the 2015 plan year. (Note that in December 2015, deadlines for 1095 employee distribution and 1094 filings were extended.*) In the video, Don Garlitz, Senior Vice President, bswift, answers key compliance questions including: Should taxpayers receive Form 1095 if they are not covered? What effects do employer wellness programs have on reporting plan affordability to the IRS? And more.
*Learn more about these changes from U.S. News and World Report.
NBGH’s Brian Marcotte and National Alliance’s Mike Thompson sound off on why employers need to embrace mobile communications, offer financial wellness apps and meet their employees where they are.
To remain competitive, employers continue to entice prospective workers with the best perks. Here are the offerings that have increased and decreased in popularity in the past year.
Three hurdles blocked the Senate from removing the Affordable Care Act, including budget reconciliation, conflicting interests of fiscal conservatives and CBO projections.
As we roll full-speed ahead into Labor Day and the official start to fall, that can only mean one thing (no, not pumpkin spice season): the start to Annual Enrollment.
These devices are no longer just hot new toys—they can be serious tools for helping your employees develop healthier habits and improve their well-being.
