President Obama couldn’t convince Republicans to take up his health reform proposals, but he has vowed to plow ahead anyway. Here’s where he’s going with the latest plan. More…
Every member of the Democratic caucus backed the bill, while every Republican opposed it. But the Senate’s $871 billion health bill passed Dec. 24 by a 60-39 vote. More…
Here’s a new wrinkle in the health reform debate we haven’t heard before: A federal mandate requiring individuals to purchase health insurance is unconstitutional, according to one political think tank. More…
The deadline for providing the Medicare Part D creditable coverage notice is almost here. More…
Healthcare reform inched closer to reality when the Senate Finance Committee approved its version of the bill. Here’s what they OK’d and what to expect next. More…
The next time employees want to know — or want to complain about — the value of their pay and benefits, point them to the latest statistics. More…
A proposed tax holiday, if enacted, is bound to be popular with employees but not so popular with employers and recordkeeping people. Here’s why. More…
Do your higher-paid employees know they’re going to have more taken out of their paychecks in 2009? Do they know why? More…
People who are right out of school need a different type of orientation than someone who’s walking in the door with 10 years’ experience elsewhere. Specifically, the rookies need help with three major employment issues. More…
The long battle appears to be over, as the High Court ruled that employers can reduce health benefits for retirees age 65 and over.
