Benefits

October 1, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – While recent federal legislation may have given employers relief from having to withhold federal income tax for the value of company-provided cell phones,...

September 30, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A Phoenix-based solid waste disposal company has agreed to a $2.9-million settlement of a class action lawsuit alleging age discrimination against older workers.

September 30, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Lawsuits by workers claiming BP Plc’s North American unit mismanaged their retirement savings plan should be sent to the Texas court already handling...

September 30, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing Papa T's restaurants in Burbank and Evergreen Park and Papa T's Night Club in Midlothian, Illinois.

September 30, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A new report from the MetLife Mature Market Institute says those born between 1946 and 1955 will transform the traditional concept of retirement.

September 30, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Keeping your mind on your work while at the office can be a full-time job, according to a new Workplace Options survey.

September 30, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Some changes employees will see — including cost increases, changes to dependent coverage requirements, and stricter federal rules around flexible spending account (FSA)...

September 30, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – McDonald’s Corp. has asked federal regulators to waive at least some of the requirements of the health care reform law or it may...

September 30, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Litigation filed against Iowa's state government for discriminatory hiring practices was certified as a class-action this week by a Polk County district judge.

September 30, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Research from The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. has found that many older Americans who are approaching or who have passed the traditional...

September 29, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Sixty-nine percent of those in a recent survey believe retirement savings accounts to be extremely important in providing protection for themselves and their...

September 29, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – National auto parts retailer AutoZone is accused of subjecting an employee to harassment and failing to accommodate for his religion.

September 29, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – An investigation by New York City officials has found that pension checks are still being issued and cashed for some dead city retirees.

September 29, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new survey by Hewitt Associates found that how companies leverage their compensation and benefits programs during mergers and acquisitions plays a critical...

September 28, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Regulatory changes and the recent economic downturn have led to changes in retirement plans sponsored by health care employers.

September 28, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A third-annual survey of hourly hiring managers commissioned by SnagAJob.com finds that not only will there be more hourly, seasonal jobs available per...

September 28, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A recent global poll conducted by Monster shows that good pay and benefits is the top reason cited for securing employee loyalty (27%).

September 28, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A Manpower survey finds that most employers are not positioned to build the workforce they need to achieve the company’s business strategy in...

September 28, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Morton Hospital’s approximately 800 non-union workers will have their defined benefit pension plan replaced with a 403(b) plan.

September 27, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - According to the recent "Getting Paid In America" survey conducted by the American Payroll Association, for 67% of Americans, the perception of health...