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HSAs Have Become Significant Part of Employer Health Plan Coverage, Says EBRI
Both enrollment in health savings account (HSA)-eligible health plans and the number of HSAs have grown significantly since HSAs first became available in 2004; as a result, HSAs have become a significant part of employment-based health plans, according to an issue brief from the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI).
A Tool for Instant Answers to Compensation and Benefits Questions
When the boss asks for “a quick summary” on compensation or benefits, here’s the tool to research the answers … instantly. Try it for 2 weeks … on us. OK, let’s say your boss read yesterday’s Daily Advisor article on sabbaticals. And now he or she thinks a sabbatical program may be the best idea […]
Could You Imagine If the Patriots Were This Bad? And Still Got Paid!
Let’s get one thing straight: Even though I grew up in New England, I am NOT a Patriots fan. I happen to like the New York Giants, judge all you want, at least they aren’t as bad as the Los Angeles Rams (or the Cleveland Browns for that matter). With that being said, the recent […]
Supreme Court: Arizona Immigration Law That Targets Businesses Is Valid
Thursday, May 26, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Legal Arizona Workers Act (Act), an Arizona employment law that allows the state to sanction employers that knowingly or intentionally employ “unauthorized aliens.” The first provision of the Act punishes certain employers that hire unauthorized aliens by suspending or revoking their business licenses. The second provision […]
HRDA Frankly Speaking: DEI’s Core Truth—Neutralizing the Playing Field
In conversations surrounding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), backlash and misconceptions often cloud the true intent. Yet, at its heart, DEI isn’t about special treatment; it’s about unlocking potential for everyone. As a leader deeply committed to embedding empathy and emotional intelligence into every aspect of operations, Kyla Hanaway-Quinlan, Chief Operating Officer and Head of People at […]
What College Students Expect Out of College
As a recruiter, it’s important to know the landscape of college recruiting. In a recent survey by CareerBuilder, that landscape is revealed. Today we’ll see what college student expectations are so you can appropriately gauge the effectiveness of your recruiting strategy.
Coping with Difficult People
Employment law attorney Michael Maslanka reviews the book Coping with Difficult People: The Proven-Effective Battle Plan that Has Helped Millions Deal with the Troublemakers in Their Lives at Home and Work. Review focuses on book’s profiles of employees who cause supervisors, managers, and coworkers stress and tips for how to deal with those employees. Coping […]
DB Plans Can Be Required to Provide COLA to Lump-sum Recipients
With lump-sum retirement distributions gaining favor among employers with defined benefit plans, sponsors should note a decision from a federal district court that supported the right of lump-sum payout recipients to receive a cost-of-living adjustment that is actuarially equivalent to the COLA paid to annuitants. In Pikas v. Williams Cos., District Judge Gregory Frizzell granted […]
M&As: Preparing Employees through Better Use of Technology
HR has a significant role to play in helping to ensure a merger is effective. Talent management and cultural issues have the power to support or derail virtually any corporate marriage. Employees are understandably wary when organizations announce a merger; left unchecked, suspicion, misinformation, and layoff fears can delay the anticipated benefits of a merger […]