The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released guidance on the penalties employers face for failing to provide workers with health coverage under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

A recent survey found that consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs) have become more popular than health management organizations (HMOs) with employers in the United States.

For various reasons, legal issues concerning paid and unpaid breaks during the workday are among the less well-understood by some employers, leading to difficulties.

Ongoing questions about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act linger, as more of the laws provisions take effect over time.

It is possible for employers to implement a non-voluntary wellness program without violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a memorandum in August outlining the steps needed for employers to be removed from the Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP).

New research suggests that the advantages derived from offering sick leave may be worth more than any losses incurred due to a policy’s abuse.

In the post-recession economy, many companies are using a mixture of permanent and contingent workers, trying to develop long-term business strategies that emphasize flexibility.

The number of Americans without health insurance fell in 2011, for the first time since coverage began growing less common in 2007.

Plan sponsors and employees alike will experience growing healthcare costs in the future despite the impact of healthcare reform legislation, according to one analysis.