LBL Resources
Weak Accounts Threaten Workers’ Well-Being
March 19, 2012
High-deductible health care plans with health savings accounts (HSAs) continue to gain steam, but without careful...
Women’s Benefit Issues Take Spotlight
March 17, 2012
When it comes to benefit compliance, it’s not your father’s workforce anymore — it’s your...
Employers Hunt for Ways to Boost Program Payoff
March 15, 2012
Ask the HR directors of companies without a wellness program why the businesses haven’t taken the plunge, and...
Leave Troubles Can Linger for Employers
February 25, 2012
The federal government continues to tweak the rules regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), giving employers...
Insurance, Employment, & Financial Services
Department of Labor Finalizes, Delays 401(K) Fee Disclosure Rules
After months of delay, the Department of Labor (DOL) has just released final regulations under Section 408(b)(2) of ERISA, requiring retirement plan service providers to disclose information about their services and... Read more →
Employers Return Attention to Retirement Benefits
After years of enduring a sour economy, many employers with 401(k) plans now are looking ahead and trying to sweeten their plans to increase their recruitment and retention power. For many, the first ingredient involves... Read more →
INFLATION LIMITS
The IRS has tweaked the contribution limits for a number of employee benefits, the agency announced in October. The maximum contribution from an employee’s salary for a 401(k) plan will increase to $17,000 in... Read more →
Retirement Goals
Sound retirement savings and long-term financial security rate as top goals for Americans, according to a Northwestern Mutual study. The poll found that 78 percent said maintaining a comfortable standard of living... Read more →
Disclosure Delay
The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has officially delayed the deadline for plan sponsors to comply with the new fee disclosure requirements for retirement plans (click here to review the proposed... Read more →
401(k) Flavors: Small Employers Can Find the Right Match for Retirement Benefits
Employees have plenty of things to worry about these days: high health care bills, gas prices, steep college tuition for the kids, and of course, saving for retirement. For small businesses, the last challenge presents... Read more →