Topic: American Benefits Council

In wake of health care law, employers are reviewing their options on benefits for workersThe new health care law wasn't supposed to undercut employer plans that have provided most people in the U.S. with coverage for generations.But last week ...
Some see employers yanking health benefits after overhaul law is fully phased inThe new health care law wasn't supposed to undercut employer plans that have provided most people in the U.S. with coverage for generations.But last week a leading ...
They are very concerned about the current and future impact of healthcare reform. In fact, they want part of it repealed. These aren't concerned citizens or Tea Party activists; rather, these are the heads of major American corporations. Most large corporations ...
THE INFLUENCE GAME: Employers who insure workers lobby for shield from costly new health rulesDespite promises by President Barack Obama, more than 70 million Americans who have health insurance through their jobs could be open to higher costs or denials of some ...

The 401(k) match lives on

Another upbeat economic sign (and we'll take all we can get): That's the word in a just-released survey from WorldatWork and the American Benefits Council. The survey, conducted in December, found that 74 percent of employers reported no change in ...

Three Out of Five Employers Maintain 401(k) Match

March 17 A new survey of employers released by WorldatWork and the American Benefits Council, " In addition, despite the widely reported drop in account balances, two-thirds (66 percent) of organizations indicated that at least 70 percent of eligible employees participated in those ...
Legislation would expand insurance benefits for treatment of addiction, mental illnessMany people battling addiction or suffering from mental health problems could get better health insurance coverage under legislation that has widespread, bipartisan support but still faces some hurdles before getting to President ...

Online Legal Resources for HR

Here are some of the best online sites for HR leaders without legal training who are seeking compliance information or legal insight.. * American Benefits Council's news on breaking compliance policy issues . * Cornell University's Industrial and Labor Relations' Center for Advanced ...