SURVEY SAYS: Employers Asking for Facebook Login Info
There’s been much news lately about employers asking job candidates for Facebook login information, and whether this is an invasion of privacy.
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SECOND OPINIONS: Employer Mandate, Waiting Period, and Auto-Enrollment Issues – Part II
The IRS, DoL and HHS recently issued guidance (IRS Notice 2012-17; DoL Technical Release 2012-1) in the form of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on various issues related to...
(b)lines Ask the Experts – Universal Availability Exclusion
March 27, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “Though I have discussed the administrative burden of utilizing such an approach, some of my 403(b) plan sponsor clients wish to exclude...
SURVEY SAYS: What Do You Think about Changing the Tax Treatment of 401(k)s?
In the past two years, proposals have been made to change the tax treatment of 401(k) contributions either by capping the amount of contributions that can be made...
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The Power of One-on-One Communications with Participants
With potential changes in Social Security, defined benefit plans on the decline, tax increases and rising health care costs, the responsibility of saving for retirement has shifted away...
SURVEY SAYS: Changing the Tax Treatment of 401(k)s
In the past two years, proposals have been made to change the tax treatment of 401(k) contributions either by capping the amount of contributions that can be made...
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Fee Disclosure for ERISA and Non-ERISA Plans
March 20, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - In coming months, retirement plan fee disclosure promises to become a very significant focus for 403(b) plan fiduciaries and for many investment and...
(b)lines Ask the Experts – Lifetime Income Options for 403(b) Plans
March 20, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “I read last week's Q&A regarding age 70 1/2 required minimum distributions (RMDs) and was wondering, with all the talk about the...
SURVEY SAYS: March Madness in the Workplace
March Madness is here, and surveys have shown that workers are not deterred from participating, at least in some way, by being at work.
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March Madness is here, and surveys have shown that workers are not deterred from participating, at least in some way, by being at work.
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SECOND OPINIONS: Employer Mandate, Waiting Period, and Auto-Enrollment Issues – Part I
The IRS, DoL and HHS recently issued guidance (IRS Notice 2012-17; DOL Technical Release 2012-1) in the form of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on various issues related to...
(b)lines Ask the Experts – RMDs for Rolled Over Balances
March 13, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “I was reading your recent Q&A regarding the hire that was over age 70 ½ years of age which stated that the...
SURVEY SAYS: Do You Discuss Politics at Work?
Last week, I asked NewsDash readers, do you discuss politics at work, and if so, how does that affect working relationships?
SURVEY SAYS: Do you discuss politics at work?
This week, we reported about a survey in which 36% of workers reported they discuss politics at work, and 23% of workers who have discussed politics at work...
(b)lines Ask the Experts – Age Restriction for Plan Eligibility
March 6, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “I was recently hired by the benefits department of a private university, and was surprised to see that employees are not eligible...
SURVEY SAYS: In which unconventional places have you used your mobile phone?
Last week I asked NewsDash readers, in which unconventional places have you used your mobile phone to text, talk or browse?
SURVEY SAYS: Where have you used your mobile phone?
Yesterday we covered a survey about Americans using their mobile phones in the bathroom.
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SECOND OPINIONS: Covering Women’s Preventive Care – Part II
February 29, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - In a column earlier this month, we answered questions about the new preventive care guidelines for women adopted under PPACA.
(b)lines Ask the Experts – Hiring Someone Older than 70 ½
February 28, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “A trend at the museum at which I work is to hire individuals who have retired from other fields. Often these individuals...
SURVEY SAYS: Do you plan on relocating in retirement?
Last week, I asked NewsDash readers: Are you planning to relocate in retirement? If so, what is the main reason for doing so?