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Feb. Webinar: Communicating with Benefit Plan Participants in the Digital Age

The February installment of the Employer Webinar Series will explore compliance requirements and challenges of electronic notices for benefit plans.

New Year Brings Extra W-2 Duty for Many

A new health care coverage reporting rule kicks in for many employers this year.

In Brief:

Tailoring communications to workers' age groups can boost engagement, but most employers fall short, a survey notes.

In Brief: DOL Delays Benefits Summary Rules

The Department of Labor delays the deadline for employers to comply with new rules regarding the Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC).

EEOC Move Adds New Compliance Wrinkle to Wellness Programs

A regional office within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has ruled that incentives offered to employees' spouses to complete a health risk assessment are a violation of the Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (GINA).

Jan. Webinar: New Retirement Plan Fee Disclosure Rules

Deadlines for the new 401(k) and 403(b) plan fee disclosure requirements are upon us. Learn what you need to know to comply.

Russ Blakely & Associates has been offering outstanding benefit services to clients throughout the region since 1978. Our offices are staffed with reliable, experienced employees who have made a long-term commitment to developing and enhancing the services that we offer.

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