Department of Labor Audit Triggers

Nobody wants to be audited–especially by the Department of Labor. Audits usually either arise from a complaint (which leads to an investigation) or are totally random.

Department of Labor Audit Triggers

Nobody wants to be audited–especially by the Department of Labor. Audits usually either arise from a complaint (which leads to an investigation) or are totally random.

Nondiscrimination Regulations Finalized | Employee Benefits Illinois

By Danielle Capilla Chief Compliance Officer at United Benefit Advisors The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued a final rule implementing Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), which will take effect on July 18, 2016. If entities need to make changes to health insurance or group health … Continued

Overtime Exemption Rules Arrive | IL Benefits Broker

By Danielle Capilla Chief Compliance Officer at United Benefit Advisors After a long wait, the Department of Labor (DOL) has released the revisions to the white collar overtime exemption rules in the Fair Labor Standards Act. The new rule becomes effective on December 1, 2016. Generally speaking, the Fair Labor Standards Act applies to employees … Continued

Student Loan Benefits, Recruitment and Retention

Eighty-nine percent of job seekers with student loan debt said they believe companies should offer student loan repayment as an employee benefit, according to a survey by Beyond.com.

Student Loan Benefits, Recruitment and Retention

Eighty-nine percent of job seekers with student loan debt said they believe companies should offer student loan repayment as an employee benefit, according to a survey by Beyond.com.

Marketplace Notices Are Coming | Chicago Employee Benefits Specialist

www.thinkhr.com Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), each Health Insurance Exchange (Marketplace) must notify employers when they have an employee who has received a government subsidy to enroll in a health plan through the Marketplace. These notices will begin being sent to employers in the coming weeks and months, either individually or in batches. Because … Continued