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May 6, 2008 (Click date to view stories in this section)
- House passes genetic nondiscrimination bill; Bush expected to sign
- Most companies oppose single-payer health care system and state coverage mandates, survey finds
- Hewitt survey suggests U.S. companies not effectively managing workplace flexibility programs
- More than six million enrolled in health savings account plans
- EBSA issues guidance and amends regs on Qualified Default Investment Alternatives (QDIAs)
- IRS issues notice of June 6 hearing on hybrid defined benefit plans
- IRS requests applications for IRS Advisory Council
April 29, 2008 (Click date to view stories in this section)
- Increase in expatriate population fuels growth in western-style pay and benefits
- DOJ, American Airlines settle pilot benefits dispute
- Settlements in lieu of retiree health coverage are subject to FICA
- Senate passes genetic nondiscrimination bill
- IRS releases update to 2007-2008 Priority Guidance Plan
- DOL bars Connecticut TPA from acting as plan fiduciary
- DOL obtains judgment ordering distribution of 401(k) assets of Michigan firm
April 22, 2008 (Click date to view stories in this section)
- Final regs provide guidance on employer comparable contributions to HSAs
- Workers show record drop in retirement confidence
- More than three-quarters of U.S. workers know someone who’s taken FMLA leave, survey shows
- House subcommittee hears testimony on proposed FMLA rule changes, paid leave
- IRS releases final regs on employer comparable contributions to HSAs
- Pension Protection Act Technical Corrections Bill passed by House
- IRS issues coordinated issue paper on cost sharing arrangements
April 15, 2008 (Click date to view stories in this section)
- Employee was lawfully discharged for exceeding FMLA leave maximum
- U.S. retirement assets grew substantially in last 10 years, but face a challenging 2008, according to Watson Wyatt
- Employers, employees disagree on employers' level of involvement in employees' health
- Despite perceived effectiveness, most employees do not stay committed to wellness programs
- IRS issues proposed regs on single-employer plan minimum required contribution rules under PPA
- Labor Department unveils online video to help small employers select appropriate retirement options
- New members appointed to ERISA Advisory Council
April 8, 2008 (Click date to view stories in this section)
- Survey shows more employees take “mental health days” for family issues than for work stress
- Ballard Spahr takes deeper dive into proposed revisions to the FMLA regulations
- Modification to terms of split-dollar life insurance arrangements is not a material change to underlying life insurance contract
- ERIC urges appeals court to affirm ruling that San Francisco ordinance is preempted by ERISA
- IRS releases guidance on modifications to split-dollar life arrangements
- PBGC waives small employer reporting of missed quarterly contributions for 2008
- ERISA did not preempt recovery by state Medicaid agency
April 1, 2008 (Click date to view stories in this section)
- Washington enacts military family leave act
- Employers promote use of generic drugs to manage costs, Mercer finds
- Supreme Court declines review of EEOC rule on retiree health benefits
- Talent shortage is top concern of employers, health care costs place second this year in annual survey
- EBSA issues proposed rule containing model notice for multiemployer plan in critical status
- IRS issues proposed regulations relating to notice requirements when a plan significantly reduces benefit accruals
- IRS holds public hearing on automatic contribution arrangements
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