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Supreme Court Weighs Employer Flexibility on Hiring Tests

A district court dismissed a case because scuttling the exam affected everyone equally ...

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Media General Freezes Pension Plan

Media General Inc. said Friday, April 17, that it will freeze its defined-benefit pensi...

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Baucus, Kennedy United on Legislative Time Frame

Both lawmakers have publicly stated their timelines to deliver on health care legislati...

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Increased Insurance Regulation Likely, International Association Says

Insurers should expect more burdensome regulation as a result of the global financial c...

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Recession Changing Benefits Design, Usage

Employers and employees are making changes to the way health care plans are designed an...

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Theres an Upside to Hiring in a Downturn

The recession is forcing companies of all types to take a hard look at spending and inv...

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Require 401(k) Plans to Offer Fixed-Income Products, Key Congressman Says

The change would enable workers to opt for an annuity product that gives them a guarant...

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Tutoring Benefits Give Employees Peace of Mind

At a time when many companies are curtailing benefits, a few firms are offering tutorin...