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Qwest Cutting Retiree Death Benefits
December 29, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Qwest is eliminating pension death benefits for thousands of retirees.
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Business Ethics Improves during Tough Times
December 28, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Research by the Ethics Resource Center (ERC) indicates American workers are better behaved during tough economic times.
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U.K. Employers Plan More Pay, Benefits Cuts in 2010
December 28, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Some employees in the U.K. are expected to see additional pay and benefits cuts in 2010.
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Employers Unsure What to Do Following Health Care Reform
December 28, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - According to new research from MetLife, 83% of employers report paying close attention to health care legislation developments.
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Analysis Suggests Participants Don't Understand Value of Annuities
December 28, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – An analysis of retiring participants from one public pension plan suggests they do not understand the value of life annuity payments.
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A Third of Small Biz Owners Have No Plan for Retirement
December 28, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Discover Small Business Watch survey for December finds that 62% of small business owners say they have a financial plan for their...
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Cincinnati Retirees Go to Court Over Retiree Health Care
December 24, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A new federal lawsuit claims that the city of Cincinnati violated the civil rights of its former employees by changing their...
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Public Plans' Number of Retirees Growing Faster than Active Participants
December 24, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A new report indicates that for public retirement systems, the number of retirees is growing at a faster rate than is the number...
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Auto Enrollment Could Lead to Reduced Match
December 23, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Despite the continued popularity of auto enrollment among 401(k) plan sponsors, a new academic research project suggests the plan feature may work against...
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Companies Remain Committed to Executive Benefits
December 23, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Clark Consulting Inc.'s latest survey of executive benefits trends finds that despite the economy, companies continue to recognize the value of executive benefits...
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Subsidy Boosts COBRA Enrollments
December 23, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new analysis from Hewitt Associates indicates that average monthly enrollment rates in COBRA health care plans among subsidy-eligible employees have increased by...
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Coke Proposes Captive Insurer Deal for Benefits
December 22, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Coca-Cola Co. could become the first employer to fund employee benefits through an unusual arrangement involving both an insurance subsidiary and an outside...
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Law Firm Trolls for Participant-Plaintiffs
December 23, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – While it’s hardly a unique occurrence these days, a law firm is reaching out to 401(k) participants in a potential “stock...
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OPM Says It Won't Follow Orders on Same-Sex Benefits
December 22, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The federal Office of Personnel Management says it won't follow a federal court's orders to provide health benefits for same-sex spouses of the...
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Pre-65 Retirees Vexing Part of Retiree Health Issue
December 22, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – As employers continue to evaluate retiree health benefits, a new study finds the most vexing part of the issue is what to do...
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403(b) Participants Who Held Steady Enjoyed Account Growth
December 22, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Participants in GuideStone’s 403(b) plans saw an average 40%-boost in their account balances between March and November 2009, the Dallas-based financial services provider...
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Sponsors Continue Trend of Earlier DC Plan Eligibility
December 21, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Employers are not only urging employees to join their retirement savings plans, but a new study indicates more companies are allowing workers to...
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Employers React to H1N1 Threat
December 21, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – In response to the H1N1 flu threat, employers around the globe are taking steps such as distributing hand sanitizers (94%), implementing more frequent...
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More Employers Planning 2010 Pay Increases
December 21, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - More organizations are planning to grant pay increases in 2010 as the economy begins to show signs of improvement, according to Mercer.
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Foreign Workers Good for Business
December 21, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – World business leaders say that hiring foreign workers continues to be good for business and the economy, according to a survey conducted by...