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Troy Sisum, chief legal officer of Imagine360, explains how employers can avoid litigation over their health insurance plans. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite a half century of ERISA achievements, threats linger in the form of potential tax policy changes, increased litigation and regulatory uncertainty. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Laws such as Florida's Prescription Drug Reform Act could unravel many of the invaluable protections ERISA has provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ERISA preemption faces new questions as more states enact new mandated benefits and assert regulatory authority over certain benefits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ERISA preemption faces new questions as more states enact new mandated benefits and assert regulatory authority over certain benefits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Recently, retaliation has been claimed when employees incurred significant medical expenses that were to be paid by their employers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

James Gelfand, the president of the ERISA Industry Committee, explains how the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 may impact employers on the healthcare front. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

If the court ends up making this choice, intended family members may lose out — all for want of filling out a one-page form. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

If the court ends up making this choice, intended family members may lose out — all for want of filling out a one-page form. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Buyout amounts are high right now, but there are many other factors to consider when guiding employees to the right choice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

SPDs can be great resources for employees to use before enrollment, but workers may have a tough time understanding them. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

By learning to recognize the common challenges that plague nonqualified retirement plans, employers can look for red flags in their own plan management — and plot a corrective course of action. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Even if employers' concerns are exaggerated, fear of fiduciary responsibility keeps them from offering lifetime income products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Employers can now automatically enroll workers in the voluntary benefit with an opt-out option. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The ERISA Industry Committee requests that the agency “clearly articulate that such contributions will not affect the tax-qualified status of an employer’s retirement plan.” [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ignorance is no excuse when it comes to a possible ERISA audit. Here are some hard truths to common mistakes sponsors have in their heads. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A new report by Seyfarth Shaw identifies key trends employers should keep an eye on to prevent their own lawsuit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The telecom giant is facing an Employee Retirement Income Security Act lawsuit, filed by an employee who says the company mismanaged funds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Even though the DOL has given employers a brief reprieve for applying new disability regulations to ERISA plan claims, changes are likely. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

There are a number of tasks to complete with upcoming deadlines to keep in compliance with ERISA. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Companies can be punished for even unintentional slip-ups, and financial and legal penalties can be crippling. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The employer group claims that OregonSaves obstructed federal law with reporting requirement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As regulations, policies and case laws constantly change, employers struggle to reach and maintain ERISA and DOL compliance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The HR organization is pushing for employers to provide alternate work arrangements and a minimum level of time off. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Some bonus plans provide for accumulations, multi-year periods and mandatory referral, which could raise a red flag for regulators, says attorney Michael Melbinger. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Some bonus plans provide for accumulations, multi-year periods and mandatory referral, which could raise a red flag for regulators, says attorney Michael Melbinger. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Some bonus plans provide for accumulations, multi-year periods and mandatory referral, which could raise a red flag for regulators, says attorney Michael Melbinger. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The American Institute of CPAs is toughening the rules after a critical report from the Labor Department about the quality of ERISA audits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on impact of cybersecurity threats over retirement plans that includes consideration of laws under U.S. Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA); development of cybersecurity risk management systems; and consideration of cybersecurity insurance.

'Obsolete and overly restrictive limitations' are holding back pension plan design, says Principal's Mike Clark. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Regulations regarding ERISA disability claims should lead to a better administrative record for review during future lawsuits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The ERISA Industry Committee sent a letter supporting new legislation that would eliminate the Affordable Care Act's excise tax. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Consultants Keith Clark and Adam Pozek debate if 3(16) services add value to plan sponsors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The potential ERISA status of health savings accounts can cause confusion for advisers, says attorney Shelby George. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the hundreds of plan document requests yearly which are received by the sponsors of qualified retirement plans and group health plans in response and in accordance with the Employee Income Retirement Security Act (ERISA) rules.

Having benefits available to employees that fall under ERISA lays the groundwork for rolling out new, employee-focused initiatives, says financial pro Melissa Horton. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The high court rules Vermont cannot force self-insured health benefit plans governed by ERISA to release data on the amount paid on health insurance medical claims. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports on the growth of third-party fiduciary services which made advisers and investment managers popular in the U.S. as plan sponsors become more aware of their fiduciary responsibilities under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.

The article outlines five ways to better (ERISA) administrative process that include dealing with participant requests for information and participant assignments, thinking through statute of limitations issues and fiduciary breach issues, and reviewing administrative appeals process.

The article discusses the U.S. Supreme Court case Montanile v. Board of Trustees of the National Elevator Industry Health Benefit Plan which deals with the reimbursement to an employee under the Employee Retirement and Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).

The article talks about executive benefits for top-tier employees, how it is discriminatory and the relation of these executive plans with Affordable Care Act or Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)