HR Elements - January 2012

New Year Brings Extra W-2 Duty for Many Expert: CDHPs Can Succeed with Right Incentives Employers Go High-Tech with Benefit Information Union Elections 'Essential' Rules from HHS Determination Letters for Qualified Benefit Plans Flex and Health Collaboration Lag Mental Strength Sharing Time Right on Target-Retirement Plans

HR Elements - December 2011

No Matter What, PPACA Ruling Likely Will Significantly Change Benefits Game Employers Target Prescription Plans to Save Costs EEOC Move Adds New Compliance Wrinkle to Wellness Programs Summary of Benefits and Coverage Delay MEWA Rules Protecting Whistleblowers Not In the Know - Seeking Health Information When Age Counts Doughnut Update Maternity Maturity Desk Vacations Data Breaches

HR Elements - November 2011

Experts: Don't Rush into Reform Decisions Negatives vs. Positives: Companies Try Penalties to Change Behavior, Trim Costs Employers Return Attention to Retirement Benefits No Class (Community Living Assistance Services and Support) Transit Taxes Inflation Limits Promotion Over Pay W-2 News Women at Work School Benefits Phone a Friend Too Much Stress? Drug Moves Medicare Update

HR Elements - October 2011

Ready, Set, Enroll:  Employer Efforts Can Boost Morale, Compliance Experts: Don't Overlook Disability Benefits Give Employees a Shot at Good Health This Winter NLRB Notice Deadline Delayed Cell PHone Compliance 'Fiduciary' Change 'Essential' Must Be Affordable Classification Help Tracking Hikes Employers Take A Hit Still Smoking Not Their Specialty Working At Home Nap Time? FSA Fallout

HR Elements - September 2011

Agencies Punch Out Proposed Rules on Communications, Affordability, HRAs Despite Slower Growth, CDHPs Still Hold Promise Good Wellness Starts with Hard Facts Federal Subsidy Ends--For Most Union Notices Pigskin Productivity Sticking with TDFs Hire Time State of Obesity Unhealthy Health Workers? Behaving Better Layoff Resources

HR Elements - August 2011

New Guidelines Require Plans to Fully Cover Birth Control, Other Preventive Services Employers Can Save When Pill Patents Pop Ready for Takeoff? Employers See Top Talent Fly Fee Disclosures Here Comes HIPAA Better-Paid Grads But Money Can't Buy Happiness Boomers Too Big? Premium Problems Administration Woes Bread and Butter: 401(k)s and HSAs Goodbye Pensions, Hello Suits Domestic Statistics

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