Companies and their workforces agree — federal healthcare reform will increase costs, if it ever gets passed. More…

As you probably heard, President Obama signed a bill extending federal funding for the COBRA subsidy and unemployment benefits. More…

The Department of Labor is gearing up to enforce labor laws. Proof: The agency just asked for an additional $67 million in funding. More…

When Congress passed the so-called Ledbetter Act, employers braced for an onslaught of wage-discrimination claims and big payouts. It hasn’t happened quite that way. More…

Congress and President Obama have floated several ideas for creating jobs. Some of the ideas that probably will be funded are aimed at specific industries. More…

Employers shouldn’t wait around to see what happens with the Employee Free Choice Act.  More…

It’s not the permanent mandate some lawmakers wanted, but the system will continue to be a factor for at least a little while longer. More…

Not to be outdone by the Senate, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi revealed her version of health reform — and a key difference from the Senate proposal. More…

Good news: The feds are eliminating paperwork associated with one common fringe benefit — company-provided cell phones. More…

While Congress stumbles over healthcare reform, employers continue to be buried in double-digit cost increases. And in 2010, those increases aren’t expected to slow down. More…