The Paycheck Fairness Act (pending federal bill H.R. 7) was reintroduced on January 28, 2021 and as currently proposed, would drastically alter the federal law effectively eliminating a defense of … Continued
While the House and Senate debate the various provisions of a proposed COVID relief bill, the multiemployer plan relief provisions in the House bill released two weeks ago have changed. … Continued
Legislative initiatives and a generational shift are changing the dynamics of the American workplace. Cowden Associates’ Elliot Dinkin urges employers to be aware of these developments and the inherent risks. … Continued
As more employers consider using artificial intelligence in human resources activities such as benefits enrollment, they should recognize the technology’s limitations while establishing processes and reviews to prevent compliance and … Continued
The Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans (JSC) was formed in early 2018 with the objective of developing legislative solutions to improve the solvency of multiemployer pension … Continued
The deadline for the Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans (JSC) to vote on and propose new legislation that attempts to solve the multiemployer pension crisis has … Continued
Background It is hard enough to attract and retain talent, while still being compliant. Now a new wrinkle arises with the legalization of medical marijuana in over 30 states. … Continued