CA Overtime Laws Apply to Out-of-State Employees
July 1, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The California Supreme Court has ruled that California overtime laws apply to out-of-state workers who perform some work within the state, if done...
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CA Overtime Laws Apply to Out-of-State Employees
July 1, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The California Supreme Court has ruled that California overtime laws apply to out-of-state workers who perform some work within the state, if done...
PSNC 2011: Fixing 403(b) Plan Mistakes
July 1, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Michael J. DiCenso, National Practice Leader, Gallagher Retirement Services, told attendees at the PLANSPONSOR National Conference that 403(b) plan committees, whether governed by...
VALIC Webcast: 403(b) Regulatory Updates
July 1, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – A recent Webcast held by VALIC addressed Internal Revenue Service and Department of Labor rules 403(b) sponsors need to be aware of.
PBGC Preserves Pensions at Bankrupt Companies
June 30, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - In an effort to save the retirement plan of roughly 7,400 workers and retirees of the Oklahoma-based Tronox, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation...
Court Upholds Ruling that Health Care Law is Constitutional
June 29, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court’s ruling that the individual coverage mandate in the health care reform...
PBGC Takes on Wolverine Tube Pension
June 29, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation will pay the pensions of nearly 2,400 employees and retirees of bankrupt Wolverine Tube, Inc.
Court Finds Inactivity Due to Work Led to Employee Death
June 29, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A New Jersey court has ruled that an AT&T manager who died from a blood clot is entitled to workers compensation survivor benefits.
DoL Launches Site for Feedback on Regulations
June 28, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – As part of its efforts to comply with the President’s executive order for agencies to identify ways to reduce regulatory burden, the U.S....
PBGC Offers Access to Legal Filings, Decisions
June 27, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. (PBGC) has expanded the range of public information offered on its Web site by adding a Legal Filings...
EBSA Amends Guidance on External Review Processes
June 27, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has amended the 16 minimum consumer protection standards set forth in previous guidance regarding...
IRS Seeks Comment on Self-Funded Plans Fees
June 27, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Internal Revenue Service is asking for comments on a health care reform law provision that will fund comparative clinical effectiveness research relating...
EBSA and IRS Announce Voluntary Corrections Program Workshop
June 27, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Chicago Regional Office of the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have announced a Voluntary Fiduciary Correction...
PSNC 2011: Who is the New Fiduciary?
June 27, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Department of Labor’s (DoL) proposal for a new definition of fiduciary was discussed at the PLANSPONSOR National Conference—and a representative from the...
New Regs Ease Some Health Care Rules for Employers
June 27, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Business Insurance reports that revamped health care reform regulations involving external reviews and coverage decisions ease rules proposed last year.
TX Court Allows for Stock Options Offer in Noncompete Agreement
June 27, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that companies can offer employees stock options in exchange for signing noncompete agreements.
PSNC 2011: So, Sue Me
June 27, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Don’t put anything in writing that you wouldn’t want printed in the Wall Street Journal.
Employers Can Expect More Union Election Victories
June 24, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A client alert from law firm DrinkerBiddle says the National Labor Relations Board has proposed amendments to its procedures for representation elections.
Court Rejects Bank’s Efforts to Lay Blame on Pension Fund
June 24, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – For the second time, Union Bank’s attempt to throw liability for its allegedly imprudent investments back onto the pension fund suing the bank...
3rd Circuit Affirms AT&T’s Victory in Cash Balance Suit
June 24, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court ruling that AT&T did not violate the Employee Retirement Income Security...