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Gender identity: Considerations for workplace pension and benefits programs
Acceptance and understanding of gender diversity continues to evolve in Canada. This includes greater...
Colorado enacts law regulating use of AI in employment
Signed into law on May 17, Senate Bill 24-205 imposes stringent requirements on employers...
California Supreme Court clarifies scope of “hours worked”
The California Supreme Court recently clarified whether time spent by employees in vehicular security...
Checklist: Lump sum window
With many plan sponsors concerned about market volatility and interest rates falling in 2024,...
FTC bans noncompete agreements
On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission voted to ban new noncompete agreements nationwide...
IRS announces 2025 HSA/HDHP and excepted benefit HRA limits
The IRS has released the HSA and HDHP limits for 2025. The annual contribution...
HIPAA Final Rule adds protections for reproductive health care information
In April, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Health...
New Section 1557 regulations: Focused on health care industry but indirectly impact employee benefits
On April 26, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued new final regulations, including...
Article: State of Well-being Programs in 2024
As companies work to improve wellness benefits, employers should leverage feedback to ensure that...