The sweeping COBRA changes that are part of the broad economic stimulus bill that was passed by the House of Representatives have some employers worried.
Companies that fail to follow all of the proper steps when laying off foreign nationals who hold an H-1B work visa could end up paying wages and benefits to the visa holder until the Department of Labor resolves the issue.
Companies that offer "effective and comprehensive" health promotion programs could enjoy a tax break if the Healthy Workforce Act that's being considered in Congress passes.
Private health insurers are willing to change some of their practices, but only if the new health reform legislation requires everyone to buy health insurance and if the bill doesn't include a public health plan.
Two Wharton professors, who analyzed 6,500 basketball games, have found that setting achievable goals --- on and off the court -- is more motivating than goals that are overly ambitious.
Health care is at the forefront of the benefits debate, but there are other important issues, such as federal wage reporting and direct-deposit IRAs, to watch.
Millions of dollars can be at stake in a collective bargaining agreement, so it's not the place for a new negotiator. Learn ways to beef up labor relations skills at The Big Fat Finance Blog.
