Deferred compensation is an effective way to attract, retain, and motivate key employees. However, these…
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The Succession Planning Challenge Facing Medical Practices Physician-owners of medical practices face increasing pressure to…
Varnum recently hosted a webinar addressing employee bonuses, overtime calculations, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)…
The death of an employee is, above all, a human loss. In the days that…
Whether your company provides health benefits or qualifies as a covered entity under the Health…
Many provisions of H.R. 1, formerly known as or nicknamed the “One Big Beautiful Bill…
The Internal Revenue Service has announced the 2026 cost of living adjustments for employer benefit…
Unexpected events, such as significant illness and natural disasters, can disrupt employees’ lives and company…
Educational benefits are a cost-effective and tax-friendly way to attract, retain, and motivate employees. Recent…
H.R. 1 (the Act), formally known as or nicknamed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”,…
Most employee benefit plans are administered by third-party administrators (TPAs) under the terms of signed…
Varnum Viewpoints: HIPAA applies outside of healthcare providers. If you offer employee health benefits, especially…
Many businesses have used corporate owned life insurance (COLI) and buy-sell agreements as key elements…
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) establishes a comprehensive framework of fiduciary…
The United States Department of Labor (DOL) has updated its procedures for correcting certain fiduciary…
Two recent developments make significant changes to Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance, both effective immediately…
Varnum Viewpoints The IRS’s recent ruling offers increased flexibility for employers in structuring 401(k) contributions…
Unlocking Transparency: New DOL Guidance Clarifies Gag Clause Prohibition Rules Helping Health Plans Secure Their Claims Data
January 30, 2025
On January 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS)…
The long-awaited guidance on the provisions of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0)…
A new HIPAA Attestation Form is a reminder that HIPAA compliance remains an important part…